Fuel breaks are generally constructed to separate communities and clusters of communities from the native vegetation, in order to protect both the developing area and the adjacent wildlands. They are most commonly found along ridgelines where fire control efforts are focused.

The most advantageous location and design must be individually determined after considering fuels, topography, weather, exposures and other constructed or planned improvements. Soil stabilization, erosion prevention measures and long-term maintenance requirements must receive thorough consideration during the planning and construction phase. Our Fuel Mitigation Crew are identifying potential fuel breaks and will be working towards this goal. Annual maintenance will be performed on an established fuel breaks created.

What is a shaded fuel break?

The objective of a shaded fuel break is to reduce, modify, and manage fuels within designated areas in order to enhance mitigation efforts in the event of a wildland fire situation. A shaded fuel break does not remove all vegetation in a given area. A shaded fuel break provides more fire protection and improves forest health.