Denman Island Fire Danger Ratings and Activity Restrictions
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Denman Island enforces fire danger ratings with associated activity restrictions under the Wildfire Act and Bylaw 281. High fire danger ratings restrict activities that can produce sparks near forest or grassy areas, including mechanical brushing and use of certain tools. Extreme ratings entail a total ban on such activities.
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Sources
- “These are defined under the Wildfire Act and on Denman, by Bylaw 281. They are any activity that can produce a combustible spark on or near the forest floor or a grassy area.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 23rd, 2019 (May 23rd, 2019)
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