SIFCo, a small leading-edge forestry coop, is gaining widespread recognition as a forerunner and leader in Climate Change adaptation, Wildfire Mitigation strategy, Landscape Level management and Integral Forestry. We currently have a great opportunity for someone to join our team: We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Project Manager to work with our local municipalities and stakeholders in order to help the Slocan Valley become more FireSmart. Any applicant should have healthy communication and interpersonal skills, organizational & facilitation skills, and a passion for supporting communities in their adaptation journey in the face of climate change. To learn more and download and applic
This treatment method is similar to our Type 2 – Post-Harvest Fuel Management – treatment however it is carried out in interface areas where combinations of insect attack, root disease, blowdown and past high-grading have depleted the merchantable timber to the point where no viable harvest volume remains. The Type 3 treatment reduces the extreme fuel loads on these sites, while retaining an open overstory of established large trees of fire-resistant species. The SIFCo WUI stocking standards will generally be met by natural regeneration. Our Type 3 treatment uses an excavator to pile fine and medium fuels for disposal, or to mulch fuels in lace using a mulching head. Our machine access route
