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Prescribed-burn holding operations for ʔaq̓am First Nation’s Lot 79 treatment units

ʔaq̓am First Nation is seeking prescribed-burn holding operations for part of its Lot 79 treatment area. - Buyer: ʔaq̓am First Nation; work is on its lands in the Lot 79 area, southwest Kootenay IR 1, adjacent to Cranbrook Airport. - Requested services: Holding operations for prescribed burns in Treatment Units 1, 2, 3, and 5. Treatment Unit 4 is complete. - Scope and purpose: The 137-hectare area is being treated to reduce wildfire risk, enhance ecosystems, and support ʔaq̓am-led land stewardship. Nearby homes, distribution lines, fences, and other values must be considered. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified. - Further details: Full tender information is available through the linked third-party site.

Description

ʔaq̓am First Nation is seeking prescribed burn holding operations on ʔaq̓am lands to reduce wildfire risk, enhance ecosystems, and continue ʔaq̓am-led land stewardship. The Lot 79 area covers 137 ha in the southwest corner of Kootenay IR 1, adjacent to Cranbrook Airport, with nearby homes, distribution lines, fences, and other values. The burn area is divided into five Treatment Units; TU 4 was completed in Fall 2026, and the remaining units (TUs 1, 2, 3, and 5) are planned for spring and fall 2027. Full tender details are available through the linked third-party site.

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