Grazing with sheep to manage wildfire fuels in the Newell Open Space Preserve began on Friday, May 17th, 2024.
Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Angwin Fuels Reduction – Howell Mountain Roadside
Crews recently completed work on Howell Mountain Road, as part of a trio of projects Napa Firewise is spearheading in Napa County.
Silver Trail/Milliken Creek Fuel Reduction Project
After consulting with CalFire and firefighting professionals, the Silverado Fire Safe Council (FSC) undertook its first “Council-funded” fuels reduction project behind homes on Silver Trail alongside Milliken Creek. The result is remarkable
1st phase Spring Mountain Fire Safe Council fuel break
Spring Mtn Fire Safe Council completed the first phase of a shaded fuel break on parcels bordering Hwy 29 and Bothe Park targeted grazing
Fuel Reduction Project – Mt. Veeder Fire Safe Council
Project targets dead/dying trees and hazardous fuels to limit fire intensity and prevent potential obstructions during a wildfire event
Berryessa Highlands FSC Paved & Unpaved dozer line & Roadside Fuel Reduction
Berryessa Highlands completed creating over three miles of dozer line fuel break in the community
Reducing Hazardous Fuel Loads for Forest Health & Wildfire Risk Reduction
The goal is to improve the health of this important forest while reducing a wildfire’s intensity as it approaches the community of Angwin
Spring Street Clean Up
St. Helena and Spring Mountain Fire Safe Councils recently completed a joint project on the west side of St. Helena. The Spring Street project creates a shaded fuel break on either side of Spring Street at the far edge of town.
Roadside Vegetation Cleared Along St. Helena’s Spring Street
The Napa Communities Firewise Foundation, together with the Spring Mountain and St. Helena Fire Safe Councils, on Sunday announced the completion of a wildfire safety project on the west side of St. Helena.