Before You Go.
Check the fire situation, recent rain and weather before heading into the woods or along the shore. These official maps open in a new tab when you choose them.
Looking for past burns and forest habitat? Explore Mushroom Maps →
Wildfires & Restrictions
Explore current wildfires, fire danger and restrictions in British Columbia. Check the date shown and any area restrictions before choosing your route.
Open the Wildfire Map ↗Source: B.C. Wildfire Service
Check Fire Bans & Area Restrictions ↗Recent Rainfall
Explore precipitation estimates in Environment Canada’s interactive viewer. Search the available layers for precipitation analysis, choose a 6- or 24-hour period and zoom to your area. Check the layer’s timestamp.
Open the Rainfall Viewer ↗Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · MSC AniMet
Find Local Station Rainfall Records ↗Weather Radar & Forecasts
See rain moving through the region and check the forecast and alerts for your destination. Radar shows precipitation activity; recent rainfall totals are a separate measure.
Open Weather Radar ↗Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Drought Conditions
View drought conditions across B.C. for wider context about dryness. Regional ratings may differ from conditions along an individual trail.
Open the Drought Map ↗Source: Province of British Columbia
Rainfall and ecosystem maps can help you plan what to observe. They do not confirm a harvest, identification or permission to gather. Check current access rules and closures with the land manager.
Explore the Seasonal Foraging Map →Permission Comes First
Check who manages the land and obtain permission before harvesting. Recreational visitors must not gather plants, berries or mushrooms in B.C. provincial parks or national parks unless an applicable authorization permits it. Indigenous harvesting rights and specific authorizations must be respected.
BC Parks harvesting rules ↗ · Parks Canada visitor rules ↗
Many plants in this collection are part of living First Nations food and medicine traditions. Learn from resources shared by the relevant Nation and respect community harvesting protocols; public plant information does not grant permission to enter or harvest.
FNHA traditional food resources ↗Coastal Harvesting
For shellfish, check DFO’s current area and species closures before every trip. Those notices cover shellfish, not a general seaweed permission or safety check. For seaweed, check B.C.’s aquatic-plant rules, local access restrictions and water-quality advice.