Restoration Activities Guide



Flagstaff Urban Interface
Ongoing Fuels Reduction and Restoration Projects
(Click on project names for maps and photos)

Project	Fort Valley
Location	2 miles NW of the Museum of Northern Arizona between Schultz Pass Rd. and the Snowbowl Rd.
Activities	Mechanically (heavy machinery) thinned 300 acres of demonstration and research thinning units. Thinning slash (debris) that was piled is to be burned when sufficient snow is on the ground this winter (at least 12 inches). Thinning slash that lays scattered on the ground may be burned after the next moisture event about .20-.33 inches of moisture is desireable. Other projects authorized include an additional 1,700 acres of thinning using various methods, meadow and spring restoration, road and trail relocation and closures, and aspen enhancement. Free use firewood permits have currently been suspended due to seasonal closure for firewood gathering. Free use permits will be available in the spring of 2000.
Contact	Tammy Randall-Parker Peaks Ranger District Coconino National Forest Phone: (520) 526-0866

Project	Equestrian Estates/University Highlands
Location	Between Equestrian Estates and University Highlands (Heights) subdivisions
Activities	Thinning on 300 acres of dense ponderosa pine by hand crews (currently) and with heavy equipment (pending). Burning of piled thinning slash to begin when sufficient snow is on the ground. Thinning and burning to continue in 2000. Ready-to-burn firewood available by permit. Most of the wood is in 4-6 foot lengths. Ready to load firewood for burning in fall/winter of 2000 is also available by permit.
Contact	Keith Pajkos Arizona State Land Department Phone: (520) 774-1425

Project	City of Flagstaff
Location	Throughout Town
Activities	In 1999, approximately 700 acres were thinned in over 60 sites. In addition, over 200 acres were treated with prescribed fire. 450 cords of firewood were distributed to local citizens. Consistent with the City's Land Use Development Code, the goal is to reduce wildfire danger and improve forest health in order to create sustainable forest environments. Treatment areas were located on private, business, city, county, and state property utilizing private vendors, volunteers, and the Fire Department Fuels Management Crew.
Contact	Paul Summerfelt Flagstaff Fire Department Phone: (520) 779-7688 ext. 283

Project	Skunk Canyon
Location	2 miles south on Lake Mary Road; east of the Flagstaff Water Treatment Plant and the Heckethorn subdivision.
Activities	Trees less than 12 inches in diameter are being thinned by hand crews. Hand piled slash to be burned later this winter after significant snow is on the ground. Small logs for both poles and firewood will be yarded to roadside locations with light or medium machinery. Permits for this material may become available in spring 2000. Thinning work has been completed on about 200 acres. Thinning and burning will continue in 2000.
Contact	Larry McCoy Mormon Lake Ranger District Coconino National Forest Phone: (520) 214-2454

Project	A-1 Mountain
Location	A-1 Mountain area north of Interstate 40, south and west of Fort Valley, and west of Mars Hill/Thorpe Park
Activities	Authorized thinning and burning for 4,000 acres; tree marking has been completed on about 2,000 acres. Other projects planned include road closures. No work is currently ongoing.
Contact	Scott Ewers Peaks Ranger District Coconino National Forest Phone: (520) 527-8283

Project	Pumphouse
Location	Area between Highway 89A and Interstate 17 south, east and west of Kachina Village and Forest Highlands.
Activities	Trees from 1-24 inches in diameter are being thinned by heavy machinery on about 400 acres. Thinning is complete. Machine piled slash will be burned in 2000. Other projects planned include road closures.
Contact	Larry McCoy Mormon Lake Ranger District Coconino National Forest Phone: (520) 214-2454

Project	Arboretum
Location	Adjacent to the Arboretum (Woody Mountain Road)
Activities	Thinning of trees 1-12 inches diameter by hand crews.
Contact	Alan Farnsworth Peaks Ranger Station Coconino National Forest Phone: (520) 527-8227

Project	Private Land
Location	Throughout Town
Activities	Thinning and burning to reduce fire danger and improve forest health. Six current projects on 270 acres.
Contact	Al Hendricks Arizona State Land Department Phone: (520) 774-1425