Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have reduced the risk of wildfire in the region.
The fire danger rating on Vancouver Island is currently indicated as 'Low'.
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Firewood Opportunities
Firewood cutting opportunities on Island Timberlands private forest lands are available on weekends only at the locations listed as 'Open' below. Please respect signs and gates. Overnight stays are not permitted.
| Area | Road | Location | Permit Sales | Status | Gate Hours (Sat-Sun) |
| Port Alberni | Cameron 44 | Turn left off Franklin to Cameron ain at 4.4km on the left | This is a fundraiser. Permits will be sold at the gate. | Open | 8am-4pm |
| Port Alberni | Franklin River Rd | Anderson Ave to Franklin River Rd. Take your first left | Alberni Visitors Center 7days/week 9am-5pm | Open | 8am-4pm |
| Port Alberni | Roger's Creek 4 (RC4) | 0.6km before the Coombs Candy Store. Contacts for permits: Jack 250-723-5851; Ron 250-720-8922; Dan 250-735-6093; Chad 250-720-8922; Bob 250-723-9727 | Open | 8am-4pm | |
| Shawnigan | Holt Main | Waters Road to Holt Main at 17kms | Cowichan Visitor Centre (M-S, 9-5pm) | Open | 8am-4pm |
| Qualicum Bay | Cochrane Rd | Hwy 19A to Cochrane Road | Parksville Visitors Center (M-F 9am-5pm) | Open | 9am-4pm |
| Parksville | Allsbrook 12 | Hwy 4A to Allsbrook; turn right at 1.2kms | Parksville Visitors Center (M-F 9am-5pm) | Open | 9am-4pm |
| Northwest Bay | 155-110 | West off Hwy19 at Norwest Bay, 11km up 155Main turn right | Parksville Visitors Center (M-F 9am-5pm) | Open | 8am-4pm |
| Nanaimo | Nanaimo Lakes Rd 45 | Follow Nanaimo Lakes Rd to the gate past the Gun Club | This is a fundraiser. Permits will be sold at the gate. | Open | 8am-4pm |
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Recreational access opportunities to Island Timberlands private forest lands will change based on harvesting activities, environmental conditions (inc. wildfire), and other factors.
Recreational access to Island Timberlands private forest lands is available only through the gates indicated as 'Open', in the table below. To ensure public safety and the protection of the forest, all unauthorized access to Island Timberlands forest land is prohibited. Please respect signs and gates. Overnight stays are not permitted.
* Please note that due to road construction in the area, the Alberni Inlet Trail Stage 1 (from the Ship Creek parking lot to Lone Tree Point) will be closed weekdays starting Monday Oct.15 and through mid- November 2018.
* Please note that Shawnigan-Glenora will remain closed Saturday Oct.13 for safety reasons related to harvesting activities.
| Gate | Status | Hours |
| Yellow Creek Main | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Cameron @ 0km | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Cameron Connector Access to Mt Arrowsmith and Labour Day Lake | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Loon Lake | Closed | Closed |
| Horne Lake North 100 | Closed | Closed |
| Ash Main @ 22km Access to Lowry Lake and Scout Beach | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Ash 494 | Closed | Closed |
| Ash Main @ 28.6km *Side gates beyond 28.6km will be closed due to harvesting activities | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Comox Main @ Beaver Cr Rd *Closed at 18km | Open* | Open* |
| Comox -91 | Closed | Closed |
| Comox 15.3 | Closed | Closed |
| Museum Main | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Northwest Bay *This gate staffed by students from VIU's Resource Management Program | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Chemainus Main | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Glenora (Shawnigan) | Closed | Closed |
| Buckley Bay | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Oyster River | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
| Nanaimo River Camp *This gate is staffed by students from VIU's Resource Management Program | Open | 6am-4pm weekends only |
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