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Indigenous cultural burning returns near Osoyoos
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Indigenous cultural burning returns near Osoyoos

So: near Osoyoos, the Lower Similkameen Indian Band is leading a carefully planned, 160-hectare cultural burn with partners including the B.C. Wildfire Service. The multi-day project brings Indigenous fire stewardship back to the land, joining traditional knowledge with modern wildfire management. It is also intended to clear overgrowth, encourage native grasses and improve wildlife habitat while lowering wildfire risks for nearby communities. And here's the thing: the work is rooted in ceremony and cooperation, with more areas across the region still needing treatment.
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