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WILDFIRE SEVERITY FORECAST
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| Natural Resources Canada Forecast Severity Rating for August 2020 |
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Natural Resources Canada's monthly and season wildfire forecasts are a useful tool to help gauge forecast wildfire severity.
Predictions are based on Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Seasonal to Inter-annual Prediction System (CanSIPS), information contained in the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System (CWFIS), and advice provided by provincial agencies.
The 'Forecast Severity Rating' map (above)
suggests high-to-extreme fire danger ratings in southern BC for the month of August 2020.
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OPEN BURNING RESTRICTIONS
As of July 25, 2020 the following open burning restrictions are in effect in BC. A reminder that these prohibitions apply to all public and private lands within BC, unless specified otherwise (e.g., in a local government bylaw). For the latest information on burning restrictions, visit http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp
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MADISON'S LUMBER REPORTER
Madison's Lumber Reporter has shared some recent information on log and lumber pricing for domestic and export markets.
For more information, or to subscribe to Madison's Lumber Reporter, visit https://madisonsreport.com/lumber-prices
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GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Originally launched on April 9, 2020,
the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) is intended to support businesses by providing financing for their expenses that cannot be avoided or deferred as they take steps to safely navigate a period of shutdown, thereby helping to position businesses for successful relaunch when the economy reopens.
This $55 billion program provides interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits. Repaying the balance of the loan on or before December 31, 2022 will result in loan forgiveness of 25 percent (up to $10,000).
As of
June 26, 2020, businesses eligible for CEBA now include owner-operated small businesses that do not have a payroll, sole proprietors receiving business income directly, as well as family-owned corporations remunerating in the form of dividends rather than payroll. This means that more small businesses can access it.
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BEAR SAFETY
On-the-job wildlife sightings, including bears, is one of the most enjoyable aspects of working in the woods. However, proper education and safe work practices are critical to ensure your safety and maintain a healthy, human-averse population of bears.
The BC Forest Safety Council has produced a guide designed to help you and your employees avoid conflicts with bears while in the field and know the proper response to a bear encounter. There is information to help you identify bear signs and species, avoid surprise encounters, manage interactions and minimize the threat of a problem bear.
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PFLA NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
The PFLA Newsletter is published bimonthly. To make a submission to the PFLA Newsletter, please email us at:
[email protected]. Your email should outline the subject of your contribution, an estimated word count, and include your contact information. The PFLA reserves the right to make final publishing decisions.
PFLA NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
- September 2020 Issue
Now Accepting Submissions
Publication Date: September 15, 2020
Deadline for submissions: September 1, 2020
- November 2020 Issue
Publication Date: November 15, 2020
Deadline for submissions: November 1, 2020
- January 2021 Issue
Publication Date: January 15, 2021
Deadline for submissions: January 1, 2021
- March 2021 Issue
Publication Date: March 15, 2021
Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2021
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BUY, SELL & TRADE
The PFLA Buy, Sell & Trade is a new feature that gives members a chance to offer, request or trade forestry-related items in our bi-monthly newsletters.
To list an item in this section of the September 2020 newsletter, please email details to [email protected].
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CONTACT US
Private Forest Landowners Association
PO Box 764 STN A, Nanaimo BC, V9R 5M2
Tel: 250-642-4300 Toll Free: 1-888-994-8518
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