Summary
Provide cut and pile work. includes Construct shaded fuel breaks to break up the continuity of unhealthy mixed conifer stands in the Watershed and 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 and wildlife habitat and populations, drinking water quality/ quantity. Additionally, recreation opportunities and improves the sustainability of natural resources. Improve safety for property owners, forest visitors, and firefighters by compartmentalizing unwanted fires into smaller areas and providing fuel breaks that can be quickly converted to control lines during fire suppression operations.