FM27DTR007 - Kamloops East Wildland Interface Wildfire Risk Reduction Plan

The contract FM27DTR007 involves developing a Wildfire Risk Reduction Plan for Crown Land covering approximately 38,000 hectares in the Kamloops East area, extending to the Okanagan–Shuswap District boundary. This project focuses on the wildland-urban interface (WUI) zones, specifically around Paul Lake and Pinantan Lake, with the primary goal of identifying strategic measures to mitigate wildfire risks to nearby communities, essential infrastructure, and valuable natural and man-made assets within this region. Issued by the Government of Canada through the Natural Resource Operations - Thompson Rivers agency, the solicitation was posted on June 3, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026. The point of contact for the contract is Gwenn Hetherington, the Contracting Authority. The project represents a federal initiative to enhance wildfire preparedness and resilience in a high-risk area by applying targeted risk reduction strategies through comprehensive planning.