Private Landowner Cost Share Funding

Press Release - April 4, 2007

Forest treatments designed to reduce the risk of destructive wildfire can be expensive.  The Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership now offers a program whereby eligible landowners can receive financial assistance.  These funds are made possible by two different grant programs:  University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Forest Health Program and State Fire Assistance Grants.  Since August of 2004, GFFP has assisted private landowners with treating 316 acres, costing $189,144.92, of which $77,799.08 was reimbursed to landowners (January 2007 figures).  You are eligible to apply for assistance if you own property anywhere within the Greater Flagstaff region - defined in this case as the Flagstaff Community Wildfire Protection Plan Boundary (see page 8 of the CWPP).

Informational Brochure & Application is currently being updated.  Check back soon for information or contact your local fire department.

Vendor List (101 Kb PDF  NOTE: this list includes those vendors who recently completed the Flagstaff Fire Department Forest Stewardship Vendor Workshop - it is NOT an all-inclusive list.)

Flagstaff Fire Department - Fuel Management Division

With the approach of fire season, its now time to perform the annual maintenance necessary to make your property Firewise.  While you're out working on your yard this spring remember to rake your pine needles, clear your roof and gutters of debris and move other flammable materials away from your home.  Performing these simple tasks can help protect your home and family from destructive wildfire.  Remember that when smoke is on the horizon, it may be too late to do this work.

For more information on what you can do to protect your property visit Flagstaff Fire Department’s Fuel Management Division website at www.flagstaff.az.gov/fuelmanagement.

Coconino County Youth Works Program

Coconino County has begun its Youth Works program to help people create a Firewise environment by raking pine needles and clearing yard debris.     

Coconino Youth Works: Your Answer to Pine Needle Removal

Teens in this County program will bag and move to curbside your unwanted and potentially hazardous buildup of pine needles and other yard debris.  Suggested donation is $2.50 per GIANT BAG. For more information and to schedule, call 226-5426.  All profits go to victims of crime.

Flagstaff Area Forest Treatment Map

GFFP has recently taken over maintaining the City of Flagstaff's Forest Treatment Map.  This map shows the various treatments that have been done in the Greater Flagstaff area.  As of the March 2007 map update, approximately 30,637 acres have been treated to reduce to reduce the risk of wildfire.  Treatments tracked include thinning, thinning followed by broadcast burning, and prescribed burning. Data was contributed by Flagstaff Fire Department, Summit Fire District, Fort Valley Fire District, and Ecological Restoration Institute at NAU.

View or download the map in PDF format:

Forest Treatment Map with Hillshade (10 MB PDF)

Forest Treatment Map without Hillshade (2 MB PDF)

Both of these maps have a full print size of approximately 24" by 24".