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Jasper Announces Wildfire Risk Reduction Work

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By NPT Staff - March 2nd, 2023
Jasper National Park continues its wildfire risk reduction risk.

Jasper National Park continues its wildfire risk reduction risk/Parks Canada

Parks Canada’s wildfire risk reduction efforts in Jasper National Park continue this week with tree removal activities starting around Pyramid Lake Resort, including along a section of trail 2.

Pyramid Lake and Pyramid Lake Resort are located near the base of Pyramid Mountain, about seven kilometres (four miles) north of the Jasper townsite. This work should take three to four weeks.

To ensure safety from tree-felling operations, trail 2, between the junction of trails 2g and 15a, will be closed to the public.

Removing dead or dying trees in strategic areas is one way that Parks Canada continues to reduce the risk of wildfire and manage the impacts of mountain pine beetle in the Alberta park. Crews will selectively remove dead pine trees while protecting Douglas fir and other deciduous trees.

Smoke will be visible in the area and there is no need to call 911 or emergency services to report it.

The burning of brush piles is undertaken and controlled by Parks Canada fire crews. Burning will only be permitted on days when conditions are safe. All reasonable efforts will be made to minimize smoke production.

Parks Canada asks the public to watch for crews at work and adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails and roads.

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