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The objective of this agreement is
for the WSRCD to collect data, review surveys, consult with other
agencies and conduct a literature review sufficient to produce a
written Strategic Fuels Reduction Plan for the low elevation main
corridor in the Upper Clear Creek Watershed. The goals and objectives
include: Recognize and protect ecological and landscape values and
reduce fire associated impacts to soils and other environmental
values. Reduce the rate of spread and resistance to control of wildlife
with emphasis on ridge lines, internal routes of travel and modification
of large blocks of volatile fuels. Reduce potential fire intensity
and duration to below levels likely to kill large trees or damage
other highly valued landscape features. Minimize private property
losses and provide for human safety. Minimize the risk of fire starts.
Minimize the potential of wildfire burning into the watershed. Develop
and maintain effective fire-safe standards and practices around
structures, residential areas, and in the vicinity of roads to reduce
fire risk and provide effective protection from wildland fire. Prevent
structure or yard fires from escaping to surrounding areas. All
initial attack suppression forces opportunity to prevent the spread
of fire starts. Identify and coordinate agency and landowner fire
prevention and control responsibilities and capabilities. Foster
and maintain multi-agency and landowner roles and responsibilities
in the implementation and maintenance of this plan.
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