After another devastating wildfire season in 2024, work is once again underway to reclaim natural areas disturbed by the creation of fireguards.

Fireguards, a common fire-suppression technique, are strategically placed barriers that aim to stop — or at least hinder — wildfire from spreading. Often, heavy equipment is used to remove vegetation that could fuel the flames, leaving only soil.

Alberta Wildfire reported more fires in 2024 compared to the historic 2023 season, but a fraction of area bur…