By Timothy Schafer  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As forest fires continue to burn in the region more projects for adapting to climate change have been announced by the province. The BC Community Forest Association is co-ordinating with Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction (CLWRR) for four projects in the West Kootenay, it was announced Friday, part of the ongoing work to increase wildfire resiliency for communities and critical infrastructure. The projects, managed by local communities and First Nations, involve community forests as key partners in the work to reduce wildfire risks across the province, said Katrine Conroy, Kootenay West MLA. Completed or underway projects within the Southeast Fire Centre region are: – Harrop Procter Community Co-operative: $184,070 for one prescription development project and four operational treatments; – Kaslo and District Community

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