Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

RDNO FireSmart Chipping Program

Run by Regional District of North Okanagan

SeasonalLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free chipping of high wildfire-risk woody material at your property
Who qualifies
Registered residents of RDNO Electoral Areas only; municipal residents and Indigenous lands use their own programs.
Where
Residents of the North Okanagan regional district's rural electoral areas.
Status
Seasonal. 2026 season ended October 19, 2026; runs spring to fall.
Type of payment
Other
Official program page

What you do

Register, then pile high-risk branches and brush from your property for the RDNO chipping truck when it reaches your area.

Requirements

  • Register so the truck stops at your location
  • Allow up to two weeks after the scheduled date for pickup

How to apply

  1. 1Register online for the chipping program
  2. 2Prepare material before your area's scheduled date
  3. 3Contact the FireSmart Coordinator (250-550-3293, [email protected]) with questions

Timing and deadlines

2026 program runs April 20 to October 19, 2026, rotating through electoral areas.

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “RDNO FireSmart Chipping Program,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/rdno-firesmart-chipping-program

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