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Manning Park Fuel Reduction Project, 2005

Manning Park Fuel Reduction Project, 2005. Judy Millar, RPBio Okanagan Region, WLAP. Overview. MPB and tree removal history Objectives of Manning Fuel Reduction Project 2004/05 Planning Priorities for 2004-2005 Fuel Break Map Resort Area Hazard Trees Visitor Centre Lightning Lake Chain

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Manning Park Fuel Reduction Project, 2005

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  1. Manning Park Fuel Reduction Project, 2005 Judy Millar, RPBioOkanagan Region, WLAP

  2. Overview • MPB and tree removal history • Objectives of Manning Fuel Reduction Project • 2004/05 Planning • Priorities for 2004-2005 • Fuel Break Map • Resort Area Hazard Trees • Visitor Centre • Lightning Lake Chain • Challenges

  3. Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic2003

  4. History • 1981 – 2000 • 10,000 trees removed • $250,000 expended • Team (MoF, CFS, BC Parks) • 1999-2000 epidemic conditions • 2002 Tree Removals at Campgrounds (Hampton, Coldspring and Mule Deer) • 2002-2005 Continued Fuel build-up • Planning begins in 2004

  5. Tree Removal 2002 Hampton Campground

  6. Tree Removal 2002 – Coldspring Campground

  7. Manning Fuel Reduction Project2004-2008 Objectives • Reduce the risk to human life and property from wildfire by removing dead and dying pine trees near communities, facilities and infrastructure; • Reduce the potential for catastrophic wildfires which impacts ecological values and to facilitate ecosystem restoration (prescribed fire).

  8. Planning • Fire Management Plan 2001; • Developing a Fuel Break Network System 2002 • Tree Removal Policy 2003 • Establish Project Team 2004 • USIB, WLAP, MoF, Gibson Pass Inc, Community of Eastgate, etc. Monthly meetings • Project Charter, Communications Plan, Budget, (Information Sheet for public, Information Note for executive); • Park Use Permits, Contracts (impact assessments, archaeological impact assessments, site plans, hired an environmental monitor); MoF Forest Licence to Cut (x3) • Operations began in December, 2004 and continued through till April, 2005

  9. Priorities 2005/2006 • Hampton Campground 2005 • Visitor Centre 2004 • Manning Park Resort Area 2005 • Highway Corridor (hydro lines) 2004/05 • Fuel Breaks in Eastgate Area 2005/06 • Blackwall Road 2006 • Lightning Lakes Watershed 2006/07

  10. Visitor Centre 2004

  11. Removal of all Lodgepole pine

  12. Visitor Centre, March 2005

  13. Regeneration Protected

  14. Visitor Centre – from Hwy #3

  15. Visitor Centre – 40 loads

  16. Mark to Cut around campsites

  17. Regeneration Protected

  18. Hampton Campground – 80 loads

  19. Utility Line and Hwy#3

  20. Challenges Around Hydro lines

  21. Summary of area and threats in each fire management zone

  22. Fuel Breaks – Planning 2005

  23. Manning Park Resort Area (PUP)Planning April 2005

  24. Lightning Lake Chain Planning 2005

  25. Challenges • Public perception • New procedures • Environmental Standards • Communication with operators • Contracts • Partnerships • Staff capacity • Snag falling (WCB)

  26. The End

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