City of Kamloops launches incentive program for cedar removal

City of Kamloops launches incentive program for cedar removal

Homeowners can now earn hundreds of dollars for FireSmarting their home, thanks to a new initiative launched by the City of Kamloops. In a news release, the city said its Community Fuel Reduction Incentive program aims to reduce the risk of landscape and structural fires by removing cedar and junipe...

City of Kamloops provides incentive to remove cedar, juniper trees

The City of Kamloops is encouraging residents to take advantage of a new incentive program that helps with the removal of cedar and juniper trees. This week, the city launched the Community Fuel Reduction Incentive program to help people reduce the risk of landscape and house fires. Homeowners could receive an incentive between $150 and $800 per household per year, based on the recommendations from a FireSmart assessment. The program is backed b…