FireSmart™
Plant Program
- 01.Overview
- 02.Fire-Resistant Plants
- 03.Landscaping Tips
- 04.Plant Program
About the
Plant Program
The FireSmart BC Plant Program is a simple, visual way to see which plants are considered more fire-resistant at the point of purchase.
The Plant Program provides gardeners, landscapers, and suppliers with the knowledge and tools to help mitigate wildfire risks where they work and live. See the list below to find out if your local garden centre is participating.
Launched in the Spring of 2021
The Plant Program was launched in the Spring of 2021 at two Art Knapp garden centres in Kamloops and Prince George. It quickly became a success, which has led to more garden centres getting onboard.
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Participating garden centres
and nurseries
Scroll through the list of participating garden centres and nurseries in British Columbia:
It’s time to get FireSmart with your landscaping
Use our fire-resistant plant tool to find which FireSmart plants will grow in your region. For insights on FireSmart landscaping best practises, visit the FireSmart landscaping tips page.
Calling all garden centres and nurseries in British Columbia
Participating garden centres have loved our Plant Program. There are all sorts of benefits for participating garden centres and nurseries:
- Partner recognition on the FireSmart BC website
- Official recognition as a certified fire-resistant plant supplier
- Promotion via paid and organic social media posts
- Point-of-purchase support, including plant tags, signage,
and landscaping guides - Promotion in media events relating to the program
- Access to appearances by FireSmart BC mascot Ember for
community/store events - Input on further development of the Plant Program in BC and across the country
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