CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf
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BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE
INTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Jul 18, 2024
Location Old State Library
Presentation from Colorado State Forest Service - Committee Discussion Only
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11:03:59 AM |
Christina Burri,
representing the State Forest Services (CSFS), presented to the committee
(Attachment F). She reviewed the mission and history of the CSFS. Ms. Burri
discussed the Upper South Platte Watershed, including the risk to the watershed,
and the Upper South Platte Partnership. She discussed the Hi Meadow Fire
that occurred in 2000, and forest treatments, such as the Heavens Project.
Ms. Burri discussed different tree types found in Colorado forests and
the concept of groupy clumpy tree growth. She reviewed information about
the U.S. Forest Service Jerome Miller Project, and the benefits of the
project including how fuels have been reduced in the area through the project
and wildlife benefits. Ms. Burri explained the connections between forest
health and water resources.
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11:24:34 AM |
Ms. Burri discussed
defensible space and how the CSFS works with homeowners on these projects.
She continued to discuss forest treatments, such as how density is addressed
and treatment objectives. Ms. Burri discussed the conflicts and challenges
with forest treatments and the need for flexibility in these projects.
She discussed the importance of monitoring forest treatment projects. Ms.
Burri highlighted the importance of strategizing about how forests look
like in the future, the risk of forest fires in Colorado, and the CSFS
nursery renovation.
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11:38:10 AM |
Ms. Burri responded
to questions from the committee about the presentation. In response to
questions, she discussed funding issues, water supply risk, and strategically
planning for forest fires in areas that cannot be managed. Ms. Burri discussed
tools that can be used by communities to prioritize mitigation projects.
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