Yukon — Researchers with the Canadian Forest Service are exploring how forest fuel biomass from high-fire-risk areas around Watson Lake could be transformed into local energy, potentially reducing wildfire risk while providing sustainable power for remote Yukon communities. The multi-year project is part of a collaborative national research effort to assess the feasibility of linking wildfire mitigation with local bioenergy solutions. “We have to work with the community because we really want to use real-world data, real-world experience to determine if can we effectively apply this,” said Natural Resources Canada researcher Nicolas Mansuy. Researchers previously assessed biomass availability across Canada and found that nearly all 276 northern and remote communities facing wildfire risks could replace fossil fuels with local bioenergy. …Watson Lake emerged as a top candidate due to its dense forest fuels and strategic location, Mansuy said.