One infected log can lead to the destruction of thousands of native trees which then endangers our parks and surrounding ecosystems.

Did you know there’s an easy way to measure the cooking temperature of a campfire? It’s called the “hand test” and it can help you nail the perfect cook every time. To get a rough estimate of a fire’s temperature hover your hand over the cooking area.

Part three in the Campfire 101 series is understanding fire safety. Last year, over 400 of British Columbia’s wildfires began as a result of people being neglectful. Wildfires can effect air quality, destroy communities, wipe out wildlife habitat, and cost millions of dollars.