Summary
Provide cut and chip work, includes construct shaded fuel breaks to break up the continuity of unhealthy mixed conifer stands, reduce fire intensity and spread potential. Connect natural barriers and riparian areas into a fuel break network that provides protective buffers around communities and infrastructure; reduces the risk of catastrophic wildfires to crucial fish, wildlife habitat populations, drinking water quality/ quantity. Additionally, recreation opportunities and improve the sustainability of natural resources. Improve safety for property owners, forest visitors, and firefighters by compartmentalizing unwanted fires into smaller areas. Providing fuel breaks that can be quickly converted into control lines during fire suppression operations.