Narrow Hills Provincial Park has planted more then 80,000 tree seedlings in an effort to recover from last year’s wildfires.

1,000 larger trees were also transplanted into fire-impacted campgrounds alongside the tree seedlings. The larger trees are used to restore shade and improve visitors experience well the seedlings grow.

Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Brad Crassweller said, “Nature is incredibly resilient, and it is encouraging to know that new growth is already happening at Narrow Hills Provincial Park. By supporting this natural recovery with large-scale planting, we are helping the park recover faster so visitors can continue to enjoy it for years to come.”   

Wildfires began burning through the park in early May last year and led to it’s closure at the time. Recovery efforts began last summer and since then theirs been more then 150,000 seedlings collectively planted. Much of the landscape has already come back naturally with the help of winter moisture and a wet spring.

Many students and people have also played a role in the recovery of the park by volunteering.

Narrow Hills Provincial Park has begun to welcome visitors back, with many campgrounds and amenities open for the season.

Recovery of the provincial park is still ongoing. Visitors are asked to respect posted signage and help protect newly restored areas.