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Protecting Whitehorse from catastrophic wildfire

Protecting Whitehorse from catastrophic wildfire

FromYukon, North of Ordinary


Protecting Whitehorse from catastrophic wildfire

FromYukon, North of Ordinary

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Recent years have seen devastating fires in Albert and B.C. The Whitehorse South Fuel Break is part of a plan to prevent a similar disaster in Whitehorse. It won't stop a fire in its tracks but it will help firefighters respond. Jennifer Sharp and Carl Cibart of Yukon Wildland Fire Management tell us how it works.  Contact us Tweet us at @northofordinary or @theyukonkaren Email editor@northordinary.com You can also read/subscribe to Yukon, North of Ordinary magazine.
Released:
May 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (58)

Stories about life in northern Canada. Yukoners share what they’re up to on the land, around town, and sometimes in the water, from mountain climbing and cave dwelling to wildlife research and acts of reconciliation. Episodes often correspond with stories in our award-winning magazine. northofordinary.com