Since 1995, Fuels Management and Forest Health projects have been occurring within the Northstar Community Services District boundaries. These projects have a primary goal of preventing a catastrophic wildfire in the "Open Space/Common Areas", while enhancing the overall health of the forest.

Key components to the Northstar Fuels Reduction/Forest Enhancement Projects are as follows:

Protect the investment and real value of open space parcels by reducing stocking levels of trees and brush fields to resemble the pre-Comstock era.
Use forest product/litter as an erosion control method and for nutrient recycling.
Retain various snag classes and living wildlife trees where they can be safely considered. This is based on proximity to buildings, streets, power lines and the TMT trail system.
Enhance and maintain a natural variable seed and forage source for wildlife.
Create a healthy and diverse forest for future generations to enjoy.

Additional Resources:

Message from Joe Barron - Northstar Forester

Photo Points & Maps of Fuels Management Work