Author: Berg, Erika FLNR:EX

Wildfire Fuel Treatment Public Handout

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Agencies Involved: BC Wildfire Service

Description: Chosen fuel treatment method and what it entails

Purpose: Benefit of/reason for this chosen treatment method

Public Impact: Smoke will be visible to the following communities, the following public trails will be closed, etc.

Contact: Name (XXX) XXX-XXXX

MAP OF AFFECTED AREA

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