Author: MLMCF Admin

Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of March 2

MLMCF Admin Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee
Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of March 2

Fuel treatment works for the John Dahl park area will resume with equipment working to extract and forward debris from the treatment areas to the landing by the distribution house below the water tower.  Access will be kept open for the staff to access Little Mac but please ask operators to use caution when approaching intersections.

Loading and hauling of timber and debris for Hydro Substation Block, A1, will continue for the week.

Weekly updates are posted to our website (www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires), broadcast by CHMM 103.5 FM radio station, and shared via our Facebook page (@mwac.wildfires).

Download a PDF copy of this update

Ian LeBlanc, Wildfire Projects Coordinator  wpc@mlmcf.ca   250.640.6287  www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires    

The Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) is a partnership of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, District of Mackenzie, McLeod Lake Indian Band, BC Wildfire Service, industry, and stakeholders. We work together to advance and coordinate wildfire protection strategies at the local and landscape levels.

WILDFIRE PROTECTION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Are you FireSmart?    Are you informed?   Are you prepared?
Learn MoreLearn MoreLearn More
This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is MWAC-Business-Card-20190401-Back-Higher-Res.png

Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of February 24

MLMCF Admin Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee
Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of February 24

Fuel treatment works in the John Dahl park area will continue for the week. Equipment will be working to extract and forward debris from the treatment areas to the landing for loading out. Loading trucks will be occurring from the landing by the  distribution house below the water tower. Please watch for signage and stay out of these areas. Thank you for your cooperation.  Access will be kept open for the staff to access Little Mac but please ask operators to use caution when approaching intersections.

No fuel treatment activities planned for the Hydro Substation Block, A1, for the week.

Weekly updates are posted to our website (www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires), broadcast by CHMM 103.5 FM radio station, and shared via our Facebook page (@mwac.wildfires).

Download a PDF copy of this update

Ian LeBlanc, Wildfire Projects Coordinator  wpc@mlmcf.ca   250.640.6287  www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires    

The Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) is a partnership of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, District of Mackenzie, McLeod Lake Indian Band, BC Wildfire Service, industry, and stakeholders. We work together to advance and coordinate wildfire protection strategies at the local and landscape levels.

WILDFIRE PROTECTION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Are you FireSmart?    Are you informed?   Are you prepared?
Learn MoreLearn MoreLearn More

                 

                                       



Contract Opportunity for Wildfire Fuel Reduction Treatments in Mackenzie

MLMCF Admin Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee
Contract Opportunity for Wildfire Fuel Reduction Treatments in Mackenzie

Request for Proposals – Wildfire Fuel Treatment TU #25

The District of Mackenzie invites qualified and experienced firms to submit a proposal for operational wildfire fuel reduction treatments to achieve the targets and objectives of the ” Fuel Management Prescription (FMP) District of Mackenzie – Highway 39 Egress Route Treatment”.

Proponents are invited to submit proposals as per the requirements of this request. All aspects of the FMP must be adhered to.

For details, see the Request for Proposals documents:

Request for Proposals: Wildfire Fuel Reduction Treatment Project

Attachment #1 – Fuel Management Prescription

Attachment #2 – Treatment Unit 25 Ortho Map

Attachment #3 Treatment Unit 25 Access Map

AMENDMENTS

Amendment #1 – Q & A Document Posted Download the PDF

Amendment #2 – Deadline for proposal submissions extended to March 11, 2020 4:00 pm.

Amendment #3 – There is some challenging terrain in the southern portion of the TU that may require additional access considerations and planning. Proponents are reminded that it is their responsibility to familiarize themselves with site conditions and ensure they are prepared to meet all requirements of the project.

This request for proposals is posted to BCBid.ca, the District of Mackenzie website, the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest website, and CHMM 103.5 FM radio

Ian LeBlanc, Wildfire Projects Coordinator  wpc@mlmcf.ca   250.640.6287  www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires    

The Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) is a partnership of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, District of Mackenzie, McLeod Lake Indian Band, BC Wildfire Service, industry, and stakeholders. We work together to advance and coordinate wildfire protection strategies at the local and landscape levels.

WILDFIRE PROTECTION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Are you FireSmart?    Are you informed?   Are you prepared?
Learn MoreLearn MoreLearn More

                 

Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of February 17 2020

MLMCF Admin Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee
Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of February 17 2020

Fuel treatment works in the John Dahl park area will resume for the week. Equipment will be working to extract and forward debris from the treatment areas to the landing for loading out. Loading trucks will be occurring from the landing by the distribution house. Please watch for signage and stay out of these areas. Thank you for your cooperation.  Access will be kept open for the staff to access Little Mac but please ask operators to use caution when approaching intersections.

Fuel treatment activities for the Hydro Substation Block, A1, will continue for the week with processing.

Weekly updates are posted to our website (www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires), broadcast by CHMM 103.5 FM radio station, and shared via our Facebook page (@mwac.wildfires).

Download a PDF copy of this update

Ian LeBlanc, Wildfire Projects Coordinator  wpc@mlmcf.ca   250.640.6287  www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires    

The Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) is a partnership of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, District of Mackenzie, McLeod Lake Indian Band, BC Wildfire Service, industry, and stakeholders. We work together to advance and coordinate wildfire protection strategies at the local and landscape levels.

WILDFIRE PROTECTION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Are you FireSmart?    Are you informed?   Are you prepared?
Learn MoreLearn MoreLearn More

                 

                                       

Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update For the week of February 10, 2020

MLMCF Admin Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee
Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update For the week of February 10, 2020

Fuel treatment works in the John Dahl park area will be on hold for the week. The removal work is not complete so please still watch for signage and stay out of these areas. Thank you for your cooperation.

Fuel treatment activities for the Hydro Substation Block, A1, will continue for the week with equipment working forwarding materials, processing and loading.

Please stay informed by listening to CHMM the local radio station, reviewing the District Facebook site, the District of Mackenzie Emergency Network and the District of Mackenzie Website.

Ian LeBlanc, Wildfire Projects Coordinator  wpc@mlmcf.ca   250.640.6287  www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires    

The Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) is a partnership of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, District of Mackenzie, McLeod Lake Indian Band, BC Wildfire Service, industry, and stakeholders. We work together to advance and coordinate wildfire protection strategies at the local and landscape levels.

WILDFIRE PROTECTION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Are you FireSmart?    Are you informed?   Are you prepared?
Learn MoreLearn MoreLearn More

                 

                                       



Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of January 27, 2020

MLMCF Admin Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee
Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of January 27, 2020


Fuel treatment works in the John Dahl park area will resume for the week. Manual crews will be thinning, pruning and piling.  Please watch for signage and stay out of these areas. Thank you for your cooperation.

Fuel treatment activities for the Hydro Substation Block, A1, will continue for the week with equipment working forwarding materials and processing.  Manual crews are finishing up phase one works in this unit.

Please stay informed by listening to CHMM the local radio station, reviewing the District Facebook site, the District of Mackenzie Emergency Network and the District of Mackenzie Website.

Ian LeBlanc, Wildfire Projects Coordinator  wpc@mlmcf.ca   250.640.6287  www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires    

The Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) is a partnership of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, District of Mackenzie, McLeod Lake Indian Band, BC Wildfire Service, industry, and stakeholders. We work together to advance and coordinate wildfire protection strategies at the local and landscape levels.

WILDFIRE PROTECTION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Are you FireSmart?    Are you informed?   Are you prepared?
Learn MoreLearn MoreLearn More

                 

                                       



Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of January 20, 2020

MLMCF Admin Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee
Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of January 20, 2020

Fuel treatment works in the John Dahl park area will resume for the week. Equipment will be working in the block as well as on the landing near the water tower processing and loading. Please watch for signage and stay out of these areas. Thank you for your cooperation.

Fuel treatment activities for the Hydro Substation block, A1, will resume for the week with crew and equipment working. 

Please stay informed by listening to CHMM the local radio station, reviewing the District Facebook site, the District of Mackenzie Emergency Network and the District of Mackenzie Website.

Ian LeBlanc, Wildfire Projects Coordinator  wpc@mlmcf.ca   250.640.6287  www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires    

The Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) is a partnership of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, District of Mackenzie, McLeod Lake Indian Band, BC Wildfire Service, industry, and stakeholders. We work together to advance and coordinate wildfire protection strategies at the local and landscape levels.

WILDFIRE PROTECTION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Are you FireSmart?    Are you informed?   Are you prepared?
Learn MoreLearn MoreLearn More

Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of January 13 2020

MLMCF Admin Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee, Press Release
Wildfire Fuel Treatment Update for the Week of January 13 2020

Fuel treatment works in the John Dahl park area will not be conducted this week due to the current cold weather conditions.

Fuel treatment activities for the Hydro Substation block, A1, will not be conducted this week due to the current cold weather conditions.

Depending on temperatures fuel treatments will resume once work conditions become more favourable for machinery and workers.

Please stay informed by listening to CHMM the local radio station, reviewing the District Facebook site, the District of Mackenzie Emergency Network and the District of Mackenzie Website.

Ian LeBlanc, Wildfire Projects Coordinator  wpc@mlmcf.ca   250.640.6287  www.mlmcf.ca/wildfires    

The Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) is a partnership of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, District of Mackenzie, McLeod Lake Indian Band, BC Wildfire Service, industry, and stakeholders. We work together to advance and coordinate wildfire protection strategies at the local and landscape levels.

WILDFIRE PROTECTION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Are you FireSmart?    Are you informed?   Are you prepared?
Learn MoreLearn MoreLearn More



Contract Opportunity for Wildfire Fuel Reduction Treatments in Mackenzie

MLMCF Admin Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee, Press Release ,
Contract Opportunity for Wildfire Fuel Reduction Treatments in Mackenzie

The District of Mackenzie invites qualified and experienced firms to submit a proposal for operational wildfire fuel reduction treatments to achieve the targets and objectives of the “District of Mackenzie Fuel Management Prescription (FMP), Amendment #2” (attached).

The purpose of this project is to carry out operational fuel treatment activities as prescribed in the FMP developed for the District in Treatment Units DAHL -1, DAHL-2 and A1 (see attached maps). The successful proponent will be responsible for:

  • Cutting and removal of trees prescribed for removal.
  • Control of vehicle (car, ATV, motor bike, etc) and non-motorized (pedestrian, bicycle, horse, etc) traffic in and around the vicinity of fuel treatment operations.
  • Pruning of trees intended to be retained, cutting brush to be removed, and bucking, chipping, and removal of debris.
  • Management of debris created during operations.

For details, see the Request for Proposals documents:

Request for Proposals: Wildfire Fuel Reduction Treatment Project
Attachment #1 – Fuel Management Prescription
Attachment #2 – Maps

Questions and Answers #1

Questions and Answers #2

Deadline for proposal submissions is August 22, 2019 4:00 pm.

Proponents are required to attend a mandatory site viewing on Wednesday August 7, 2019 10:00 am. The site viewing will commence from the Little Mac Ski Hill at the end of Laurier Drive in Mackenzie.

Call for Project Funding Proposals

MLMCF Admin Community Projects, Press Release ,

Want to help enhance the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest or have a project idea that would benefit the communities of McLeod Lake and Mackenzie?

The call for year 2024 project funding proposals is now OPEN.

We now have 2 funding streams!

The MLMCF Tenure Enhancement Stream supports research, physical works, and other applied projects that:

  1. Are relevant to and enhance the Community Forest area; and
  2. Support sound environmental and cultural stewardship, social values, and economic growth.

The MLMCF Community Benefits Stream supports local projects and services that:

  1. Benefit the communities of McLeod Lake Indian Band and Mackenzie.

How to apply

  1. Read the MLMCF funding policy (link below) and familiarize yourself with the MLMCF tenure area map (link below) to ensure your proposal will meet the project eligibility criteria.
  2. Download the application form (link below) to your computer. Using Adobe Reader, fill in your answers to the questions and then save the completed PDF form.
  3. Refer to the evaluation criteria / application ranking tool (link below) to understand how your application will be reviewed and scored.
  4. Submit your completed application and any relevant attachments to the MLMCF before the deadline: 4 pm March 31 2024.

Project eligibility criteria

>>Download the MLMCF funding policy

>>Download an overview map of the 5 MLMCF tenure units

Application form

>> Download the Tenure Enhancement application form

>> Download the Community Benefits application form

>> Download the project evaluation criteria / application ranking tool

Completing the application form

Download and save the application form to your computer. Using Adobe Reader (available as a free download), fill in your answers to the questions. Save the PDF form occasionally as you work through the application.

*Please ensure that the application form is downloaded and saved to your computer desktop prior to entering any information. If opened and completed within your internet browser, any information entered will not be saved.

>> Link to Adobe Reader download site

Getting technical help with the application form

Having trouble downloading or typing and saving in the application form? Send your technical questions to admin@mlmcf.ca

Submitting your application

Completed funding applications (with all attachments) must be received by McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest no later than 4:00 pm on March 31 2024

Late applications will not be considered.

How to Submit Your Application

Email to: generalmanager@mlmcf.ca and admin@mlmcf.ca

-Or-

Mail to:  MCLEOD LAKE MACKENZIE COMMUNITY FOREST, PO BOX 579, MACKENZIE BC, V0J 2C0

-Or-

Deliver to:  MLMCF Office, Suite 127B in the Commercial Wing of the Mackenzie Mall. You can drop your application in the mail slot if the office is closed.

Notification of results

The MLMCF Board of Directors is planning to provide notification of funding decisions to all applicants by May 1, 2024.

Public announcements of funding decisions will be made at the Chamber of Commerce Trade Show in early May 2024.

Questions?

Contact Admin Assistant: Cherri Carlson by email admin@mlmcf.ca or General Manager: Dan Boulianne by email  generalmanager@mlmcf.ca  or call 250-997-8155.

Or visit the MLMCF office at Suite 127 in the Commercial Wing of the Mackenzie Mall.