Borland Valley Fuel Management Treatment

This was a demonstration project for fuel management treatment and mule deer winter range habitat enhancement. The project included biomass removal and recovery of merchantable timber through machine and hand work. The treatments provided demonstration sites and examples for future treatments while providing wildfire hazard mitigation by reducing fuel loading through the removal of ladder and fine fuels. Walking trails for residents were maintained. These measures will also improve habitat features for mule deer. Where possible, timber was sold and residual fibre was recovered for sale in the local biomass market.