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Prescribed Burn Operations for Lot 79 on ʔaq̓am Lands

This opportunity is for contractors to perform prescribed burn operations on Lot 79, a 137-hectare area managed by the ʔaq̓am First Nation near Cranbrook Airport. - Government Buyer: - ʔaq̓am First Nation - Lot 79, Kootenay IR 1, adjacent to Cranbrook Airport - Scope of Work: - Prescribed burning across five Treatment Units (TUs) - TU 4 (approx. 44 hectares) scheduled for Fall; remaining units for Spring - Objectives: - Enhance ecosystem by reducing dense tree cover - Revitalize herbs and ungulate forage - Reduce wildfire risk to homes and infrastructure - Support ʔaq̓am-led land stewardship - Requirements: - No specific OEMs or products requested - Opportunity is for service providers specializing in prescribed burning and land management - Notable Details: - Flexible scheduling and resourcing across TUs - Community-driven environmental and safety goals

Description

The community of ʔaq̓am is seeking to continue prescribed burning on ʔaq̓am lands to reduce wildfire risk and restore the land to pre-colonial conditions. The project area, Lot 79, covers 137 hectares within the southwest corner of Kootenay IR 1 near Cranbrook Airport, with nearby infrastructure including homes and distribution lines. The burn unit is divided into 5 Treatment Units to allow flexibility in resourcing and scheduling, with TU 4 planned for Fall 2026 and others for Spring 2027. Objectives include ecosystem enhancement, wildfire risk reduction, and supporting ʔaq̓am-led land stewardship.

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