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Reducing Fire Risk on Your Forest Property

The degree of wildfire risk depends on both the probability of an ignition and the potential for damage or harm (such as loss of trees, homes, or even lives). Recognizing that you may have a high wildfire ...

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald, Robert (Bob) Parker, Marty Main, Andy Perleberg, Chris C. Schnepf, Ron Mahoney | Oct 2010 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Organic Debris for Forest Health

This publication outlines the role of forest organic debris in inland Northwest forests. Recommends how to maintain forest soil productivity and improve wildlife habitat while reducing wildfire and insect-pest hazards. ...

Chris C. Schnepf, Russell T. Graham, Sandy Kegley, Theresa B. Jain | Mar 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Reducing Hazardous Fuels on Woodland Properties: Mechanical Fuels Reduction

Describes mechanical ways to reduce hazardous fuels on woodland properties, including Slashbuster-type machines, grinders, and masticators. Outlines considerations in using mechanical methods: move-in cost and parcel size, site impacts, and maintenance.

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald | Aug 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Reducing Hazardous Fuels on Woodland Property: Disposing of Woody Material

Tells various ways to use and dispose of woody material left after a thinning or harvest on forest land. Uses include sawlogs, posts and poles, firewood, and biomass fuel. Describes slash-disposal options: cut and...

Max Bennett, Stephen Fitzgerald | Aug 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Reducing Hazardous Fuels on Woodland Property: Thinning

Describes benefits of thinning a stand of forest trees. Benefits include increased potential economic value as well as better protection against wildfire. Outlines thinning rules and regulations and how thinning is ...

Robert (Bob) Parker, Max Bennett | Aug 2008 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)