Wildland ubran interface fire hazard reduction

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service awarded a $248,498 Cooperative Agreement under the Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Agreement Authority (CFDA 10.693) program to the Butte County Fire Safe Council on August 9, 2024. This funding supports the "WILDLAND UBRAN INTERFACE FIRE HAZARD REDUCTION" project, which has a planned completion date of December 1, 2026.

The Butte County Fire Safe Council, a non-profit organization focused on wildfire mitigation and community resilience, will use this Cooperative Agreement to implement comprehensive wildfire hazard reduction activities in the Butte Creek Magalia area of California. Key products and services include developing and updating Community Wildfire Protection Plans, creating fuel breaks, reducing hazardous vegetation, establishing defensible spaces, and improving community wildfire response capabilities. These efforts aim to protect public and private lands, restore fish and wildlife habitats, and enhance regional ecosystem resilience while mitigating disaster risks.