Grazing with sheep to manage wildfire fuels in the Newell Open Space Preserve began on Friday, May 17th, 2024.
Project Updates
Pile Burning
All around Napa County, fire is one of the tools being used to reduce wildfire fuels. Napa Firewise and partners have pile burns for 15 locations.
Berryessa Highlands Sheep Grazing Project
Targeted, concentrated grazing is an effective way to remove unwanted vegetation quickly and naturally, particularly on steep terrain that’s difficult for machines to access. Sheep are excellent at “mowing” down […]
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