The head of the Osoyoos Indian Band91裸聊视频檚 Nk91裸聊视频橫ip Forestry company was recognized for their responses to recovering after the Nk91裸聊视频橫ip Creek Wildfire in 2021.

Peter Flett, the head of forest operations, received the award from the BC Forest Professional Magazine (FPBC) for his article Keys to Improving Forest Recovery Post-wildfire: The Critical Roles of Proper Planning, Implementation, and First Nations91裸聊视频� Collaboration.

The award was presented at the annual FPBC conference in Kelowna over Feb. 7 to 9.

91裸聊视频淥ur forestry team at the Osoyoos Indian Band (Nk91裸聊视频橫ip Forestry LLP) are fortunate to have the opportunity to highlight this wildfire restoration project and our collaboration process by outlining the steps taken to ensure we met the expectations of our community members,91裸聊视频� said Flett in a press release. 91裸聊视频淚n an era of consistent catastrophic wildfires across B.C., it91裸聊视频檚 important that recovery responses to these fires are not rushed and forestry companies and staff take the extra time to work with their local Indigenous communities and discuss the numerous values impacted by salvage and restoration efforts.91裸聊视频�

Flett91裸聊视频檚 article delves into how to better collaborate on forest management based on the knowledge he has gained working with members of the OIB community.

In addition to recognizing the standout work in Flett91裸聊视频檚 article, the FPBC recognized Nk91裸聊视频橫ip Forestry for its response to the wildfire. The Nk91裸聊视频橫ip Creek Wildfire covered over 19,000 hectares of land near Oliver and Osoyoos in 2021.

At the award ceremony, Flett thanked the OIB forestry team, members of the community and the Chief and Council for their support.