British Columbia’s forest fires, 2018 - ARCHIVED

Articles and reports: 16-508-X2019002

Description: This fact sheet presents forest fire data for British Columbia and discusses various costs and impacts associated with the record area burned in 2018. For example, it covers fire suppression costs, forest fire related greenhouse gas emissions, the Air Quality Health Index, and potentially affected populations, as well as potential impacts on other industries and on ecosystem services.
Issue Number: 2019002
Author(s): Wang, Jennie; Strong, Katharine

Main Product: Environment Fact Sheets

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