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FAQ is an acronym for "Frequently Asked Questions". The Firewise FAQ's answers some of your frequently asked questions. |
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Questions answered about thinning/wildfire prevention
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....trees in this area were planted by timber companies to form timber plantations. To encourage rapid growth and to maximize marketable timber, the trees were planted very....
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“...I trimmed the lowest branches but the spots...”
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Q.I just trimmed the lowest branches, those within 10 feet of the ground from a tree close to my house. I don't know the type of tree just that it's a needle bearing (?) tree. What should I apply to the spots on the trunk where the limbs once were? Kristi says..Good question on the pruning. You don't want to apply anything. Folks used to recommend a sealer such as a tar like substance to be painted on the wound. What folks have found over time is that the trees themselves compartmentalize and seal the wound from the inside out very effectively if they are healthy. The advantage of from the inside-out is that pathogens are then excluded. If you seal over the top of the wound there is a very good chance of sealing pathogens (which occur naturally in the environment) against the vulnerable wood fiber.
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“The laws, proper clearing, and wetlands...”
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Q."The property we are potentially looking to purchase sits alongside a natural pond.(Bonus for emergency water needs) It appears there has been thinning of the Fir along the shore, however I assume due to wetland restrictions, only so much can be done.(Please tell me if this is incorrect)
Although the underbrush is obviously wet close to shore, there are still many trees left, some weak or dieing, some healthy that would present an obvious jump point for fire to the house. My estimate is they are 15 feet from the deck and house.
How does one accommodate wetland respect while protecting the home by clearing the trees that are still too close to the house?
What Laws are there that would allow proper clearing of the trees and underbrush even though it is wetlands? If any..." Kristi says..In answer to the question regarding wetlands and managing fire fuels: where the fuel management activities are in an area with critical or sensitive resources such as wetlands, a permit may be required from the local jurisdiction (in this case King County).
Removing the trees is not the only means of reducing threat of fire spread. If the trees are healthy and well-spaced (free growing space), limbing them up around ten to fifteen feet (depending on total height of trees) and reducing/eliminating ladder fuels may be sufficient.
With a county approved forest plan the forest landowner will have some regulatory flexibility, will more quickly and easily acquire any forest management permit necessary, and may be eligible to apply for a current use tax program. |
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