Beneficial fire in British Columbia: An exploration of how fire can contribute to wildfire resilience

This report explores beneficial fire as a strategy to reduce risk from wildfire, promote wildfire resilience, and shift away from the view that fire is bad. Fire is a necessary part of most ecosystems in B.C., and beneficial fire is a positive force that should be encouraged.

The authors recommend and describe four opportunities for action to advance beneficial fire as part of a whole-of-society strategy to promote wildfire resilience in B.C. Strong place-based governance is a priority, as is the need for better information about the benefits of fire. With better information, communities can understand when fires are providing ecological benefits and when they are posing unacceptable risks.