Upper Rossland targeted for wildfire mitigation

Upper Rossland targeted for wildfire mitigation

Planning to reduce wildfire risk is underway in Upper Rossland, as city officials begin early-stage work in the Iron Horse Parkland area this spring. The City of Rossland says the project, supported by funding from Columbia Basin Trust’s Wildfire Resiliency Initiative, will focus on the lower slopes of Monte Christo Mountain and KC Ridge. The area sits close to residential neighbourhoods, well-used recreation trails and key municipal water infra…