Wildland Fuels Management
Mechanical Forest Fuels Treatment
Our Fuels Management program offers a full range of hazardous fuels reduction services that includes prescribed fire and all types of mechanical treatment, large or small. NorthTree Fire's Fuels Management professionals bring over 75 years of combined experience and meet all of the NWCG qualifications to assist in the development of your fuels plan.
Fuels Project Manager
Jerry Ortega
530.743.7530
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<ortega at northtreefire dot com>
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Qualified Personnel
We can provide you with the personnel and equipment that best meet your needs. Our assessment team understands the complexities of project design, and has a strong background in resource management and environmental compliance. Our operators are savvy in avoiding riparian zones, wetlands and cultural sites. While our projects emphasize careful mechanical thinning and fuel reduction, NTFI's complete stewardship approach makes us a highly sought-after prime and sub-contractor for protecting America's public lands.
The Right Tools
We use a variety of machines to get your fuels work done right. Our Takeuchi machines maintain a very low ground impact and are equipped with Fecon cutting heads, loader buckets, sheers (up to 12" diameter trees) and log rolling attachments. We also utilize Timco machines, Cat dozers, water tenders and engines. Our low ground impact machines can cut fuels up to 12 inches in diameter, while leaving virtually no footprint. We use the right equipment and techniques to accomplish your project goals and keep you in compliance with all regulations.
Successful Implementations
Brush in this area east of San Diego, (near the Shrine Camp on Mt. Laguna) was thinned by NTFI in 2002 and 2003. During the Cedar Fire in 2003, the reduction of brush resulted in lower fire intensities here. This permitted firefighters to enter the area and halt the fire's spread.
Mt. Laguna Fuels Thinning Project Before and After Treatment
