WRR OP26NAN619 - Shawnigan Estates Operational Treatment

The Ministry of Forests is seeking a proponent to conduct wildfire risk reduction treatments on Crown land parcels near Baron and McIntosh roads. The project involves managing two fuel treatment units totaling 9.6 hectares, with completion required by March 23, 2026. The treatment will include brushing immature trees under six inches, pruning lower conifer branches to create a two-meter fuel gap, limbing and bucking woody debris to lay flat on the ground, and handling the woody debris through removal, dispersal, chipping, or pile burning. Special attention is required to protect public trails and infrastructure within the area, ensuring safe operations. The work area contains scattered sensitive soils with a designated 15-meter setback covering 5.2 hectares of the total 14.8 hectares. Prior to beginning work, the site must be assessed for wildlife and dangerous trees, with mitigation responsibilities falling on the proponent; however, any tree removal requires authorization from the Ministry Representative. Additionally, two wildfire risk reduction signs will be installed at Ministry-specified locations to promote fire prevention awareness. The contract is managed by the Government of Canada’s District Offices - West Coast Region, with a solicitation posted on December 22, 2025, and a response deadline of January 28, 2026. The primary contact for the opportunity is JoAnne Hawkins.