P019: Developing Fuels Treatments for Balancing Fuel Reduction, Soil Exposure, and Potential for Erosion in the Tahoe Basin
Project Number
04.01.01.0105
Action Priority
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Implementers
Humboldt State University
Primary Contact
Kat McIntyre (KMcIntyre@trpa.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2007 - 2010
Science Program
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Determine optimal targets for reducing fire hazard while minimizing erosion rates by characterizing fuel loading and patchiness and forest floor moisture content at eight sites and then evaluating response of prescribed fire and mastication treatments to simulated overland flow.
Key Accomplishments
Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project
Threshold Categories
Vegetation Preservation
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Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $276,915 (Estimated Cost: $276,915)