We currently have a fuels reduction program in place that not only contributes to the reduction of wildfire risk in our community but also improves forest health. The program was started in the mid 1990's by our Fire Marshal Gerry Adams. Since its inception, we have treated over 1000 acres in the Incline Village/Crystal Bay area by different methods. The term “fuels” is used in the fire service as something that burns in the environment. We deal with the problem of an overstocked forest with dense brush that has listed the Incline Village/Crystal Bay as an “Extreme Hazard” as defined in the Code Of Federal Registrars.

Manual fuel treatment consists of both brush and tree removal by hand to meet the above objectives. Prescribed burning is an additional step to manual treatment. In some areas we burn the ground fuels after manual treatment has taken place. The burning not only reduces wildfire risk but promotes forest regeneration.

For a copy of the August 2004 Incline Village/Crystal Bay, NV Community Wildfire Risk Assessment Project go to:
http://www.rci-nv.com/reports/northlt/.
 
For more information on Living With Fire: A Guide for the Homeowner – Lake Tahoe go to: www.livingwithfire.info

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