Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd won the 2026 Canadian Biomass Award for community project of the year.
It was given in recognition for their large-scale Palmer Project in the Cariboo Chilcotin region that focuses on reducing wildfire risk, improving forest conditions and recovering usable wood fibre from areas heavily impacted by fire.
In the years following the 2017 wildfire, large areas around Palmer Lake were left with dead pine trees and dense new growth, making it difficult for forests to recover and increasing future wildfire risk.
Percy Guichon (gee-shone) CEO of Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation said “The award reflects the work their crews, partners, and communities have put into finding practical ways to rehabilitate after catastrophic wildfire. We are working to ensure this work continues to benefit future generations.”
The Canadian Biomass Awards recognizes leadership and innovation across Canada’s biomass and bioenergy sector, celebrating projects and organizations contributing to the future of sustainable fibre utilization and renewable energy.
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