The FireSmart Community Chipping Program offers free curbside removal and chipping of highly flammable plant and shrub materials to reduce wildfire fuel levels on private properties. To arrange a curbside pick up in your area, fill out the online form on the Shirely Fire Department website.
The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, including but not limited to BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat), paaʔčiidʔatx̣ (Pacheedaht), Spune’luxutth (Penelekut), Sc'ianew (Beecher Bay), Songhees, SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), T’Sou-ke, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum), and xʷsepsum (Kosapsum) Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day.