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The forests in Hinsdale County have a history of wildfire. If you have
spent time wandering through the San Juan mountains, you may have
noticed charred stumps and trees scattered throughout these hills.
Wildfire is a part of the natural cycle; shaping our forests for
thousands of years. With huge tracts of remote land, we can’t possibly
suppress all fires; nor would we want to if we are to keep forest
ecosystems vibrant and healthy. However, if we are to live alongside
wildfire, we must protect ourselves and property from the devastating
effects fire may bring. It’s not a matter of if we are going to see a
wildfire in Hinsdale County, it’s a matter of when and how we will
prepare for and manage this coming event.
Over the summer of 2010 a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(CWPP) was developed to address our county’s need to better
understand and prepare for a wildfire event. A Core Team made up
from Colorado State Forest Service, BLM, USFS, Hinsdale County’s
Sheriff, EMS, Fire Department, Public Health and local resident
oversaw this process while working with Jim Webb, certified forester
who put together the plan. The CWPP includes information on
response to wildfire, hazard identification and mitigation action,
community preparedness, safety zones, structure protection and
much more. There also are maps identifying areas and structures in
Hinsdale County that are at risk.
We are fortunate in Hinsdale County to have a wonderful mosaic of
forests. As you look around you may see aspen, spruce/fir, mixed
conifer and other types of forests. Unlike many counties in Colorado,
we won’t likely see all of these types of forests decline at once.
Currently, we are seeing large tracts of forests dying from spruce bark
beetle attack. This infestation is moving closer to Lake City at an
alarming rate. We have also seen pockets of Mountain Pine Beetle in
and around Lake City in Ponderosa Pines. Other forest insects and
disease are also present here in Hinsdale County. Although it is
difficult for most of us to see our trees die and forests change in such
dramatic ways, this is a natural process and new trees and forests will
replace the old.
Given that all residents and property owners in Hinsdale County will
be affected by a wildfire event, we hope that you will take interest and
the time in learning how you might better prepare yourself and our
community. Copies of the CWPP are available at the Lake City Fire
Department, Hinsdale County Administrative Office and the Lake City
Public Library.
For more information please contact
Hinsdale County’s CWPP Coordinator, Ryan Borchers
at (970) 749-7267 or email ryanaborchers@gmail.com
spent time wandering through the San Juan mountains, you may have
noticed charred stumps and trees scattered throughout these hills.
Wildfire is a part of the natural cycle; shaping our forests for
thousands of years. With huge tracts of remote land, we can’t possibly
suppress all fires; nor would we want to if we are to keep forest
ecosystems vibrant and healthy. However, if we are to live alongside
wildfire, we must protect ourselves and property from the devastating
effects fire may bring. It’s not a matter of if we are going to see a
wildfire in Hinsdale County, it’s a matter of when and how we will
prepare for and manage this coming event.
Over the summer of 2010 a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(CWPP) was developed to address our county’s need to better
understand and prepare for a wildfire event. A Core Team made up
from Colorado State Forest Service, BLM, USFS, Hinsdale County’s
Sheriff, EMS, Fire Department, Public Health and local resident
oversaw this process while working with Jim Webb, certified forester
who put together the plan. The CWPP includes information on
response to wildfire, hazard identification and mitigation action,
community preparedness, safety zones, structure protection and
much more. There also are maps identifying areas and structures in
Hinsdale County that are at risk.
We are fortunate in Hinsdale County to have a wonderful mosaic of
forests. As you look around you may see aspen, spruce/fir, mixed
conifer and other types of forests. Unlike many counties in Colorado,
we won’t likely see all of these types of forests decline at once.
Currently, we are seeing large tracts of forests dying from spruce bark
beetle attack. This infestation is moving closer to Lake City at an
alarming rate. We have also seen pockets of Mountain Pine Beetle in
and around Lake City in Ponderosa Pines. Other forest insects and
disease are also present here in Hinsdale County. Although it is
difficult for most of us to see our trees die and forests change in such
dramatic ways, this is a natural process and new trees and forests will
replace the old.
Given that all residents and property owners in Hinsdale County will
be affected by a wildfire event, we hope that you will take interest and
the time in learning how you might better prepare yourself and our
community. Copies of the CWPP are available at the Lake City Fire
Department, Hinsdale County Administrative Office and the Lake City
Public Library.
For more information please contact
Hinsdale County’s CWPP Coordinator, Ryan Borchers
at (970) 749-7267 or email ryanaborchers@gmail.com
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