British Columbia Post-fire Reforestation Project
During the summers of 2017, 2018 and 2021, British Columbia, Canada, was devastated by wildfires. The series of wildfires blazed through over 1.3 million hectares of land. The fire reached heights and temperatures intense enough to kill the forest, scarring the soil. Local wildlife’s habitat and food sources were heavily affected, and Indigenous communities also lost their traditional hunting range and food sources, with their way of life threatened.
Working with our planting partner, veritree, we are restoring the area through reforestation. A variety of species will be planted, including Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and Lodgepole Pine; selected by incorporating Western science and the traditional knowledge of local First Nations communities. Our support through the Miele Forest will help to restore soil damaged from burn scars, support habitat recovery for wildlife populations, and strengthen climate resilience for long-term environmental stability.