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Manton Fire Safe Council
meeting dates for 2017 - TBD |
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Tehama-Glenn Cal Fire Contact Information
Shasta-Trinity Cal Fire Contact Information
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About the Manton Fire Safe Council |
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes |
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Manton Fire Hazard Map |
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The Manton Fire Safe Council Mapping Project |
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Firewise
Communities: Where We Live. How We Live.
- An introduction to Firewise concepts for local communities Presented by Karina Silvas, Firewise Communities Program Coordinator, at the BCWC 2008 Annual Meeting |
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Wildland Fire Use Risk Assessment In Lassen Volcanic National Park |
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Lassen National Park Fire Management Plan |
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Tips for Coping with Wildfires |
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Fire Retardant Products |
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As most of us remember, the 2005 Manton Fire was widely publicized & the American Red Cross received substantial contributions earmarked for the Manton recovery effort. Approximately $13,000 was spent in immediate assistance by the Red Cross; an additional $40,000 was raised and spent by local community volunteers (under the management of the Manton Community Church). In addition to the funds raised and spent, there were large and important contributions of time and materials by both local community members and people from near and far. All these efforts were of immense value to the community. After the completion of their local disaster recovery efforts, the Red Cross was left with a balance of $39,327. Since the disaster there have been several meetings between Red Cross representatives and the Manton Fire Safe Council, to discuss the most effective ways to use this fund of $39,327 to help the community. During this process the Fire Safe Council has gradually come to understand the constraints imposed upon the use of this money by the bylaws of the American Red Cross. The latest meetings in this series were held
in spring 2008; there was further clarification of the sorts of activities
which would be compatible with the American Red Cross mission, as well as
beneficial for the community. There was also a clear understanding that
the activities to be undertaken with the American Red Cross fund should
be planned for completion within a period of three years. A proposal was
developed that both organizations accepted; some of the projects to be funded
include:
The
Northern California Geographic Area Coordination Center
(ONCC) is the focal point for coordinating the mobilization of resources
for wildland fire and other incidents throughout the Geographic Area. Located
in Redding, CA, the Center also provides Intelligence and Predictive Services
related-products designed to be use by the internal wildland fire community
for purposes of wildland fire and incident management decision-making.
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BLM
offers property owners fuels reduction permits
Property owners who share boundaries with Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-administered public lands may now apply for permits to clear flammable vegetation from public lands adjacent to their private property. The BLM Redding Field Office will issue free "hazardous fuels reduction variance permits" valid for public lands in Butte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties. |
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Watershed
Restoration And Enhancement Agreements Act
The Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Agreements Act (S.2003), introduced Nov. 14, 2005, by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., was passed on December 7, 2006 by the Senate. The legislation would make permanent a law that allows the US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to enter into cooperative agreements with states, tribes, local governments and private and nonprofit groups for watershed protection, restoration and enhancement projects. Wyden wrote the original legislation in 1997; projects under the “Wyden Amendment” (PL 104-208) are intended to benefit the “biotic resources” fish, wildlife, plants and other resources in watersheds on public lands. The projects involve activities that protect, restore and enhance habitat or that reduce risk from natural disasters such as fire where public safety is threatened. The authorization for the projects currently runs through the end of fiscal 2011. No action on this legislation has been taken by the House. |
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National Forest
Foundation's Community Assistance Program to Support Local Forest Partnerships
The National Forest Foundation established the Community Assistance Program to promote the creation of locally based forest partnerships that seek to build ecological, social, and economic sustainability. The program will support newly forming nonprofit organizations in need of start-up capacity-building that intend to proactively and inclusively engage the local community in forest management and conservation issues on and around National Forests and Grasslands. CAP provides startup grants in the range of $5,000 to $15,000 each, as well as basic tools and guidance, to enable newly forming grassroots community groups to resolve differences and play a more active role in the sustainable management of nearby national forests and surrounding communities. The program will support the organizational and technical assistance needs of newly forming multi-party groups that act as problem-solvers, bringing diverse members of the community together to address specific issues related to community-based forest stewardship, recreation, watershed restoration, and wildlife habitat through constructive dialogue and hands-on involvement. CAP funds can be used for a wide range of tools, including technical assistance, training, consultants, community outreach, obtaining 501(c)(3) status, group facilitation, basic startup and operating costs, materials and equipment, program development, nonprofit management skill-building, and communications. Complete program guidelines and application materials are available at the NFF Web site. Deadline April 6, 2006 Who Can Apply: Contact: www.natlforests.org
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About the Manton Fire Safe Council |
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The Manton Fire Safe Council is a group of Manton residents, representatives from resources agencies and other organizations, who are working towards creating a fire safe zone in the Manton area. By "fire safe" we do not mean "fire free," as we know that fire has always been a part of this area and will continue to be a natural phenomenon that we will have to deal with. Our focus will be on how to avoid or prevent fires caused by human error, and how to respond to fires when they do occur naturally or otherwise. The Manton Fire Safe Council is sponsored by the Battle Creek Watershed Conservancy. The Council is fortunate to be working with the Tehama-Glenn Fire Safe Council and the Shasta Fire Safe Council and is supported and informed by their work. We are also fortunate to be working directly with representatives from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF), whose expertise will guide us as we decide what our priorities and projects should be. We would like to invite all interested people to contact us and share your ideas, and your time, if possible. Remember, the purpose of this council is to make our community a safer community. Our work on the Fire Safe Council will benefit all of us. So please get involved - we need your help. Our primary goal is to educate ourselves
and other members of the community, as well as people who visit the area,
about the potential causes of fires and how to prevent them, as well as
how to respond to them. To this end, we are working together on a variety
of issues and projects related to creating a fire safe community and have
formed subcommittees responsible for these issues and projects:
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - May 9, 2013 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - September 15, 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - August 11, 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - July 14, 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - June 16, 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - October 24, 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - August 19, 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - July 13, 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - March 18, 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - November 12, 2009 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - October 10, 2009 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - June 18, 2009 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - August 14, 2008 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - July 17, 2008 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - June 12, 2008 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - April 10, 2008 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - March 13, 2008 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Special Meeting Notes - March 6, 2008 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - June 26, 2007 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - May 8, 2007 | ||||||||||||
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Manton Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - April 10, 2007 | ||||||||||||
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Manton
Fire Safe Council Meeting Notes - August 8, 2006
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