Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP’s)

What is a Community Wildfire Protection Plan?

A Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a plan developed by a community that:
1. defines risk areas within the community for interface fires
2. identifies measures necessary to mitigate those risks
3. outlines a plan of action to implement the measures

Community Wildfire Protection Plans that have been completed by other communities throughout British Columbia can be viewed online here.

What does a CWPP Include?

A CWPP generally has two major components:

Reporting – that outlines the community, the goals of the plan, assessed risks, and the proposed plan to address the risks

Maps – that outline the community, landownership, and hazards.

More detailed Guidelines are provided here, and mandatory elements here.