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Holland Creek Park Public Showcase – Fuel Mitigation Project

Holland Creek Park Public Showcase – Fuel Mitigation Project

Join the FireSmart Team on April 17th from 1–3 PM at the Mackie Rd Trailhead for a guided walk through Holland Creek Park! This public showcase highlights the recent fuel mitigation work completed in the area, helping to reduce wildfire risk and support long-term forest health. FireSmart staff will be on site to lead tours, answer questions, and share insights into the work. Come see the changes firsthand and learn how these efforts help protect our community

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Date
Friday April 17, 2026
Where
Mackie Creek Trailhead - Holland Creek Park Ladysmith
When
1-3pm
Current Burning Permissions
Open burning—or burning outdoors—is allowed when the wildfire risk is low and can be a useful tool when conducted responsibly. Open burning includes Category 1 campfire, Category 2, and Category 3 open fire.
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CATEGORY 2
CATEGORY 1 CAMPFIRE
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Regional Water Use Restrictions
During drought conditions, your water system operator may introduce water use restrictions to conserve limited water supplies. There are four stages of water restrictions which are coordinated across the Cowichan Valley. Local conditions may sometimes require a higher stage of water restrictions on certain systems.
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Stage 2 Restrictions
Stage 3 Restrictions
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