- April 13 2012 - Weather and ground conditions permitting, three prescribed burns will be ignited this month to restore grasslands and open forests on Crown land and at Premier Lake Provincial Park. BC Parks and the Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration Program have planned low-intensity controlled fires at the… Read more »
- March 1 2012 - GRASSLANDS & OPEN FORESTS comprise less than 10% of the landscape in the East Kootenay and Columbia Valley, yet they are the foundation of our well-being. Why are these ecosystems so important? The answer lies in the benefits they provide. Have a look at our… Read more »
The Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration Program (ER Program) is a long-term undertaking by a coalition of stakeholders working together to restore fire-maintained grassland and open forest ecosystems in the East Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Restoring grasslands and open forests enhances biodiversity, restores habitat for species at risk, improves grazing for cattle and wildlife, improves forest health and reduces the risk of severe wildfire.
