Community Forestry
in the South

Urban Forestry South

Author:	Groves, G.R.
Date:	1987
Periodical:	In: Symposium and Workshop on Protecting People and Homes from Wildfire in the Interior West; 1987 October 6-8; Missoula, MT.
Abstract:	In Jefferson County we have established a procedure that is being implemented now that addresses the issue of wildfire at the development process. As a part of the development process we require that, where a hazard exists, a forest management plan be implemented prior to the conveyance of property ownership or just prior to building. A building permit will not be issued until a forest management plan is completed. Implementing this procedure has resulted in better relationships between Jefferson county, the Colorado State Forest Service, and local fire protection districts.