Garden Valley Fuels Reduction Project (Executive Summary)

September Meeting 2003
Brett Ingles
Environmental Science and Public Policy Research Institute (ESPRI)
Boise State University
9/26/2003

Dynamic Study Executive Summary (2001, p. 2)

• Reduce buildup of flammable wildland fuels
• Implement road improvements to improve access to Terrace Lakes
• Install additional water sources such as aboveground tanks or dry hydrants in subdivisions
• Establish a cleanup program to reduce hazardous fuels on private property around residences.
• Develop an on-going education and outreach program throughout the assessment area to encourage firewise practices.

Residential Hazardous Fuels Reduction

1. Background info.
   1. Total # of acres in subdivision: _____
   2. # of acres to be treated: _____
   3. Total # of residents in subdivision: _____ full time _____ part time _____
   4. Assessed value of subdivision: __________
   5. Drinking water type/location: _________________________________________
   6. Summary of work accomplished to date:
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2. Funding and implementing fuels reduction work.
   1. Development of a "comprehensive" plan for the subdivision.
   2. Development of a needs assessment in order to implement the comprehensive plan.
   3. Survey of landowners in order to determine how many are willing to participate infuels reduction work.
   4. Location of appropriate property for fuels reduction demonstration project. Consider use of innovative process/new equipment.
   5. Determination of cost to individual homeowner for thinning work. Cost can be minimized through in-kind work, however a hard match is required for all grants. Grants typically support $500-800/acre.
   6. Secure funding for and implement demonstration project.
   7. Apply for fuels reduction grant.
3. Timeline
   • November 2003 - Completion of comprehensive plan.
   • December 2003 - Completion of needs assessment.
   • March 2004 - Completion of landowners' survey.
   • April 2004 - Secure funding for demonstration project.
   • June 2004 - Demonstration project.
   • July-August 2004 - Determination of cost to homeowners.
   • September 2004 - Submit Grant Application
   • April 2005 - Grant Funded
   • Summer 2005-Summer 2008 Implementation of grant.

This page last reviewed April 2004

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