20TDRSFD805 - Slave Lake SWF-049 Wildfire Reclamation

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, in its mandate to prevent and suppress wildfires within the Province is required to reclaim disturbed forest land caused by wildfire suppression operations. These sites were essential for effective wildfire operations and include fireguards, creek crossings, pipeline crossings, helipads and fire camps. Wildfire reclamation is required to prevent or reduce the potential of soil erosion and ensure soil stabilization on or near the fireline. Reclamation of disturbances also promotes the recovery of the disturbed landbase for wildlife habitat (i.e. caribou) and vegetative growth. Due to soil conditions, the reclamation work must be done when the ground conditions are in a frozen state.

SWF-049, located at N55 42.982 W114 24.381, is approximately 273,045 hectares in size with about 21.2km of fire guard remaining to be reclaimed. There are also 9 remaining helipads located along the fireguard, all of which, will require reclamation.