SER-RM Webinar – Lessons from the Cal-Wood Fire: Recovery Efforts for Mitigation and Restoration

Authors:
Sharla Benjamin, David Hirt, Stefan Reinold, Rebecca Hufft, Carrie Cimo

Publication Date:
2021

Abstract/Summary:
The Cal-Wood Fire ignited on October 17, 2020 and burned about 10,000 acres in Boulder County Colorado – the largest wildfire in Boulder County history. 5,000 acres burned on Boulder County Parks & Open Space land, on a heavily used recreational and conservation property called Heil Valley Ranch. The remainder of the fire footprint occurred on a combination of Forest Service land, State Land Board, and private property. Boulder County Parks & Open Space Staff is taking a lead role in fire recovery efforts, including large scale aerial mulching, hazard tree removal, erosion control measures, and native seed-based restoration. Recovery work began in early in 2021 and is currently still in progress. In this webinar, Boulder County staff will present on the fire and recovery efforts, with a panel discussion to follow presentations.

Resource Type:
Webinar

Pre-approved for CECs under SER's CERP program

Source:
SER-RM

Link:
https://www.ser.org/news/586549/SER-RM-Webinar---Lessons-from-the-Cal-Wood-Fire-Recovery-Efforts-for-Mitigation-and-Restoration.htm