Banff is losing the race to prevent the type of disastrous wildfire that torched the town of Jasper, says a former Parks Canada environmental scientist.
The failure over decades to properly manage forests to protect the town of Banff doesn’t bode well for the survival of the busy mountain mecca, said Dr. Cliff White, who retired as environmental science manager for Banff National Park in 2009.
810 Patricia heading East towards downtown.#jasperfire pic.twitter.com/H6awRExpxV
— Jeremie Rodger (@jeremierodger) July 26, 2024
Jasper wildfires damage around 30% of townsite, fire activity may increase: Parks Canada
