Forest Stewardship Project

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The Arboretum's Forest Stewardship Project

Why are you cutting down trees and brush?  Since the summer of 2000 The Arboretum and the Flagstaff Fire Department have been involved in a joint Forest Stewardship Improvement project on Arboretum property.  The project is designed to reduce wildfire hazard, maintain scenic and wildlife values, and improve overall forest health.  The project involves four phases:

bulletSelective tree removal - primarily smaller, overcrowded trees.  Completed fall 2001.
bulletWood removal - some material has been used on Arboretum property for fencing, and the remainder given away for firewood.  Completion January 2002.
bulletBrush disposal - limbs, tree tops, and smaller trees chipped or placed in piles and burned.  Completion scheduled for December 2002.
bulletPrescribed fire - Selected areas will be burned to reduce ground accumulations of needles, twigs, and branches.  Completion anticipated by May 2004.

If you see the work under way on your next visit, feel free to ask any crew member to explain what you observe.  Please follow all signs and directions.

The work is being performed by the Flagstaff Fire Dept. Fuel Management Crew and selected staff from The Arboretum.  For further information, contact:

The Arboretum:  (928) 774-1442 ext 122
e-mail: Brian.Keeley@nau.edu

Flagstaff Fire Department:
Fuel Management Officer (928) 779-7685 ext 283

       

 
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