Establish/promote the Firewise program throughout the primary wildfire risk zone (urban/forest interface) to reduce flashpoints and fuel loads that may contribute to potentially damaging wildfire. Such action includes applying standards for minimum defensible space between structures and adjacent vegetated areas such as forest stands, removing and controlling flammable brush and debris in buffer areas, and requiring the use of fire-resistance materials in roofing and structure exteriors.
Tribe: Swinomish Tribe
View Source Document: Swinomish Climate Change Initiative Climate Adaptation Action Plan
Year: 2010
Topic:
Increased Wildfire Risk: Adopt and maintain Firewise community standards and fire buffer zones.
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Region: Northwest
Timeframe: 1-3 years
