Trees to be planted in joint First Nation and BC Energy Regulator restoration project to restore caribou habitat

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca BUICK, B.C. — A northeast B.C. First Nation finalized details about a new restoration project tied to a 2023 implementation agreement with the province. Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) and the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) have unveiled plans for its large-scale Pink Mountain Seismic Line Restoration Project, according to a press release on Wednesday, July 16th. The project involves the restoration of 93 hectares of seismic line disturbance near the Sikanni Chief River. BRFN identifies the area as one of “cultural significance,” which is also the homeland of southern mountain caribou herds. Focusing on restoring habitat and connectivity between caribou herds from Chinchaga and Pink Mountain areas, the process will involve the construction of brush fences, tree planting and constructing tree piles….

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