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Download the Final Plan
The Final Plan is the result of a nearly three-year long planning process. The Wildfire Management Plan provides a county-wide assessment of park fire risk, with descriptions, maps and recommendations to manage wildfire risk. The plan consists of three sections and can be downloaded separately. Due to the number of maps and photos, these are large file sizes so please be patient when downloading. Learn more...
The Northwest Fire Science Cosortium
The Northwest Fire Science Consortium is part of a national network of Consortia established by the Joint Fire Science Program to accelerate the awareness, understanding and adoption of wildland fire science. The NWFSC can help you get connected with managers, practitioners, scientists, and local communities and collaboratives working on fire issues on forest and range lands in the Northwest. Check out NWFSC for more information. Learn more...
Mt. Talbert Fire Management Plan Available to Review
The Management Plan for Mt. Talbert will guide NCPRD with management of wildfire and natural resource protection for Mt. Talbert Nature Park. The document is a more in-depth plan for Mt. Talbert, based on the Clackamas Parks Wildfire Management Plan process and completed by NCPRD. Learn more...
Public Open House
On February 7th, 2012, the project team held a public open house for the Clackamas Parks Wildfire Management Plan. The event allowed the community to learn more about the project as well as proposed projects to reduce wildfire risk. In case you missed it, you can download and view the presentation, supporting materials, and maps here. Learn more...
Madrone Wall Neighborhood Meeting
On December 1st, 2011, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District and Clackamas County Parks held a neighborhood meeting to discuss the draft wildfire management plan for Madrone Wall. Comments from the meeting will help refine the final plan. Learn more...
Desired Future Conditions Workshop Summary
On March 23rd, 2011 the project team conducted a workshop with Technical Advisory Group members to identify desired future conditions for parks with the most complex wildfire issues. Workshop outcomes will result in forming management plans for each of the prioritized sites. Learn more...
The Wildfire Management Plan Is Underway!
The initial stages of the first phase have generated a list of parks that pose the greatest risk of wildfire. In the coming months, we will be doing in-depth field work and analysis of these parks to determine the necessary steps to reduce risk. Stay tuned for opportunities to learn more. Learn more...
The Impacts of Wildfire in the Pacific Northwest
Each year, wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest threatens many communities. Historically, wildfires throughout the region have damaged homes and habitat. Learn more...
Be Prepared for Wildfire
Living near forests and grasslands can put your property at risk for wildfire. Be prepared by learning about wildfire and take measures to keep your home and property fire safe. Learn more...
