As Trump threatens wildfire smoke tariffs, Canada looks to reduce fire risk

Promoting resilience with FireSmart practices

Ryan Moreside, the wildfire mitigation coordinator at FireSmart BC, suggested focusing on home improvements along with neighbourhood changes rather than trying to stop extremely large fires. This strategy includes safe firewood storage and use of fire-resistant materials along with home assessments.

Creating strategic defenses through fireguards

In areas like Jasper, Alberta, as well as other parts of Canada, community-led fireguards are being planned or implemented with support from organizations such as the Forest Resource Improvement Association in Alberta. These fireguards involve cutting down trees and vegetation around residential areas creating a safer zone for firefighters that reduces the strength of fires surrounding homes.

Cultural burning supports traditional Indigenous stewardship initiatives

Indigenous peoples' involvement in fire management provides not only solutions like cultural burns but also highlights longstanding practices aimed at reforesting landscapes. This approach includes the removal of older vegetation layers and minimizing fire risks. However, a lack of sustained funding remains an issue for these long-term conservation efforts.