Lake Tahoe EIP

Forestry - Kingswood Pile and Burn

Project Number
02.02.02.0006
Action Priority
Implement Prescribed Fire
Implementers
California Tahoe Conservancy
Primary Contact
Whitney Brennan (whitney.brennan@tahoe.ca.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2012 - 2018
Forest Restoration Program Implement Prescribed Fire
The Kingswood forestry project involved the cutting of trees that were marked under the guidance of a RPF for forest health and fuel reduction efforts. The project was implemented by hand crews cutting designated trees and brush. The project was split into two phases, the first being the cutting of designated trees and brush and the second being the burning of the piles. The project is located in the north shore of Lake Tahoe and was 10 acres in size. $48,000 for piling $12,000 for burning

Key Accomplishments

  • Acres of Forest Fuels Reduction Treatment: 20 acres

Threshold Categories

  • Vegetation Preservation
Brush growth and old burn pile
(Timing: Before) (~1,694 KB)
Credit: CTC Brush growth and old burn pile

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $60,000
(Estimated Cost: $60,000)
California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC): $60,000

Photos

Before
Kingswood fuel buildup - before
(Timing: Before) (~678 KB)
Credit: CTC
Kingswood fuel buildup - before

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 04/23/2024