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BOCC Work Session
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Since December 2011 the following activities are highlights
for the County Forester.
Working towards resolution of the FEMA Grants;
Completed program of work for Spring/Summer/Fall
Sweat Equity fuels work in approximately 30
neighborhoods;
Developed Project Wildfire Program of Work for 2012;
Completed the Qualified Pool for 2012;
Contributed to the screening of County Administrator
candidates, both Skype and face to face interviews;
Work with Solid Waste to adjust County disposal sites,
future sites will be @ the existing solid waste facilities;
Several homeowner association presentations for
FireFree Program;
Working with Bend Parks and Recreation to treat
approximately 30 acres on the south aspect of Awbrey
Butte, approximately 75% completed.
Began the updating process for the East/West
Community Fire Plan;
Continue the work with Deschutes Collaborative;
National Cohesive Strategy work continues;
Preparing to engage Environmental Assessment process
for 3rd FEMA Grant with Crook, Klamath and Deschutes
County;
Participating in South County Planning efforts.