Regional District of Nanaimo committee assessing options for wildfire risk reduction at Gabriola park

Jan. 19, 2023, Nanaimo, B.C. – The Regional District of Nanaimo committee seeks more options on wildfire risk mitigation for a Gabriola Island park. RDN’s electoral area services committee voted to request a staff report at its Thursday, Jan. 12 meeting, on a fuel management prescription for 707 Community Park, which is deemed a high risk for fire due to combustible vegetation and closeness to residences. Nanaimo News Bulletin reports. | READ MORE