Fire managers have prescribed fires planned for this spring and fall, which will be carried out when forest conditions reach prescription. These burns are part of an on-going program to restore healthy forests and grasslands, and reduce the risk of wildfire to our community.
Prescribed fires planned for Jasper National Park 2013 © Parks Canada
Jasper National Park
Backcountry Meadows
Date: Fall 2013
Size: Small-scale
Location: Small, autumn prescribed fires will restore sub-alpine meadows.
Pyramid Bench Fireguard
Date: Fall 2013
Size: small-scale
Location: These prescribed fires may take place near trail 8 and the Cabin Lake Fireroad. Short trail delays may occur. Residents and visitors may notice smoke during the daytime burning period.
Vine Creek
Date: Spring or Fall 2013
Size: 725 ha
Location: This 725-hectare unit located 20 km north of Jasper is slated for spring. Smoke could affect an area of up to 100 km. The Vine Creek trail and Celestine Road will be closed temporarily.
For more information, or to receive email updates, contact Kim Weir at 780-852-1891 or kim.weir@pc.gc.ca