Ten thousand trees will be planted in Lower Post after the area was scorched by wildfire in 2018.
Natural Resources Canada says $300,000 in funding for the Daylu Dena Council will support capacity building and rehabilitate the land by providing community members training on tree planting techniques and forest management.
“Canada’s commitment to plant two billion trees is a key part of our collective effort to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss,” natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson said in a statement, adding wildfire land restoration "will help improve air and water quality and will enhance local biodiversity while creating sustainable jobs.”
The Lutz Creek fire in August 2018 forced the remote northern B.C. community to evacuate for more than two weeks. The lightning-caused fire burned through more than 76,000 hectares of forest near the Yukon border.
Federal funding will also support feasibility studies for future planting sites and greenhouse facilities in preparation for long-term planting activities will also take place, according to Natural Resources Canada.
“I am excited to be part of a project to support climate solutions, and I hope we come up with a planting plan that provides shade and privacy to community homes,” said council lands director Vanessa Law.
