OTFSC Newsletter #22, September 2018

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FIRE PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM, FROM CCI FUNDS AWARDED BY CAL FIRE

OTFSC has been awarded another grant, this one for $278,850. The focus of this grant will be for fuels reduction for very high/high fire zones. These hazard severity zones are adjacent to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. read more
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Devil’s Broom: The Fire That Inspired a National Network of Lookout Towers

In 1911, the US Forest Service was tasked with putting out fires as fast as possible, a mandate driven in part by a huge fire that burned across a massive section of United States the year before — a devastating blaze that reshaped how Americans approached firefighting.

Burnie's Nest

September! Two annual events, and OTFSC is sponsoring the CCC again.

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Fire and Fuels Management Project Plans

The fire and fuels management program at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks tries to protect ecosystems and communities. This important work is accomplished by restoring fire's natural role in the environment and by reducing hazardous fuels. For more about project status for 2017 and 2018,

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Oak to Tibmberline FireSafe Council is focused on building fire safe communities. Thus a community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP) is being written, one that identifies areas of danger that will need mitigation. Community input is important to help us identify areas and get grants. You can join in the effort, CWPP will be part of every newsletter and posted on the website. Look for "Burnie's Nest each month to see our progress and how you can be of help.