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Nationwide prescribed burn program being launched, administered through UBC-Okanagan
Nationwide prescribed burn program being launched, administered through UBC-Okanagan
The new program will train more people to safely plan and carry out prescribed burns, create national training standards and provide hands-on experience in the field.
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