Enclosure 3B - Project Summary Form
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NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Community Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Pine Forest Owners Assoc.
Phone:
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box) Non-Profit Organization
L
206-232-6228
FAX:
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
F. Intermunicipal
G. Special District
206-232-6228
Email:
lynnML@comcasr.net
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
M. Other (Specify) _______________________
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
8412 SE 47th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Lynn Lewicki, PFOA Responsible Official
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Pine Forest Owners Assoc. (PFOA)
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
206-232-6228
206-232-6228
lynnML@comcast.net
Project Information
Project Title:
Complete assessments and fire plan and assess progress with reenactment of fire simulation
Proposed
Start Date:
Proposed Project End Date:
exerciseProject
.
10/1/04
12/31/05
Federal Funding Request:
Total Project Cost:
$12,200
$20,000
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please prioritize, and explain if the projects are stand alone, sequential, or other:
Fuels Treatment – Priority #1 Risk assessment & Planning – Priority #2
Brief Project Summary: Who, What, Where, Desired Outcomes in relation to NFP Goals and Community Risk Assessment and
Mitigation Plans (This should summarize page 2).
This is a continuation of a 10-year fire reduction program supported by the FS, BLM, WA-DNR, Fire District
and local entities. Over $260,000 already has been invested in reducing the fuels to make the community
more fire safe. Previous efforts have been on actual fuels reduction. This request is to do the fire risk
assessments and to develop a community fire plan. Also included is a reenactment of the interagency fire
simulation exercise of 1995 to evaluate 10-year progress with the program. The Methow Valley Fire Plan
Coordinating Group has ranked this project as #4 for fire planning funding in the Methow Valley
Project Location:
County:
Federal Congressional District:
Winthrop, WA
Okanogan
5th
Name of Federal, tribal, and/or State Official with whom you coordinated this
proposal:
Telephone number of Contact:
John Newcom, District Ranger, Winthrop RD
509-996-4060
Enclosure 3B (Page 1 of 3) - Project Narrative Description
Applications for funding must include a narrative response that describes the proposal. Please do not submit responses longer than
one page, single space, 12-pitch font.
Describe project including, but not limited to:
 change fire behavior
 WHO are your collaborators - are they current or potential collaborators?
Address these
through fuels reduction
 describe the relationship of this plan’s desired outcome to NFP Goals
items as
 increase community
and to any existing community fire protection plan.
applicable:
education and awareness
 project time frames and matching or contributed funds
 enhance fire protection
 tools and/or skills needed to complete project
capability
 specific project location, geographic extent, and fire risk assessment
 desired outcome
methodology
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a “Local Coordination
Group.” If you haven’t worked with a local coordination group, why not?
Pine Forest is a 180-parcel subdivision developed in the 1970’s south of Winthrop, WA. It is in a dense
forest and was recognized at the outset to have a potentially severe fire risk. It is within a volatile fire
disturbance area, and future fire events are inevitable. The subdivision lies directly below National Forest
lands.
The Forest Service, DNR and Fire District conducted a fire simulation exercise in 1995, which aroused the
landowners concern about the fire risk. A fuels treatment program was initiated in 1999 with development of
a Forest Stewardship Plan and was implemented through commercial thinning, hand piling and burning. To
date about 150 acres have been treated. Investments in the project include PFOA timber revenues and
donations $160,000, 2 NFP Grants $108,200, and SIP funding $6,000.
Previous actions were based on the 1999 Forest Stewardship Plan. This request is to formally address fire
planning issues by completing fire risk assessments and developing a community fire protection plan. Also
proposed is a reenactment of the 1995 fire simulation exercise to evaluate 10 years of progress and to
reinforce the realities of the continued fire risk. The work will begin as soon as the grant is approved and will
be completed by the end of 2005.
PFOA, the duly formed non-profit organization, representing the entire Pine Forest community, makes the
request. In addition to benefiting the landowners the project also provides public benefits; increased safety
for firefighters and reduced risk of fire escaping onto National Forest and surrounding land. It was the initial
fuels treatment project in the Winthrop and Twisp WUI’s and is shown as an example of what can be done.
Long-time partners are: Methow Ranger District, Forest Service (initiated action, provided project and grant
support and treated adjacent lands), BLM (provided grant support), WA-DNR (initiated action , provided
project support and SIP funding), Winthrop RFD ( initiated action and provided project support), and Sun
Mountain Lodge (adjacent landowner allowed treatment of fuel break on their land).
PFOA is participating with the Methow Valley Fire Plan Coordinating Group to develop a Methow Valley
Fire Plan. The Pine Forest fire Plan will become a supplement to the Methow Valley Fire Plan when it is
completed. This Coordinating Group ranked this request as #4 for fire planning in the Methow Valley.
Enclosure 3B (Page 2 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding, must include narrative responses that address the following four criteria. Be sure you address every one
briefly, yet thoroughly. Limit your responses to the area provided.
1. Planning for Action (40 points)
A. Describe your desired plan outcome and how the outcome will be measured.
B. How will the plan address :
 Fire behavior changes through fuels reduction
 Community education and awareness
 Enhanced suppression capability
C. How will the completed plan be implemented, and by whom? OR How does this plan enhance or complete
previous fire planning by the community?
D. How will the plan address landowner responsibility for implementation of this plan?
E. Describe your ability to complete project in one year of receipt of funds
Response:
The 180-parcel Pine Forest subdivision has been implementing a fire risk reduction program for the last 10
years. Most of the activity has been accomplishing actual fuels reduction. Over $260,000 has already been
invested in the project in timber revenues, donations and grants. This request is to back up and accomplish
the actual fire risk assessments and complete the community fire plan. This plan will outline current
shortfalls and identify landowner responsibilities. Also proposed is an reenactment of the inter-agency fire
simulation exercise that initiated the action in order to evaluate 10 years of progress and to reinforce the need
for continued vigilance and maintenance.
PFOA is working with the Methow Fire Plan Coordinating Group to develop a Methow Valley Fire Plan. The
PFOA Fire Plan will become a supplement to this plan. It is anticipated that both plans will include
landowner responsibilities and monitoring to evaluate effectiveness and to improve techniques.
Arnie Arneson, Cascade Woodlands has been involved with the project from the start and is very capable of
completing these tasks during FY 2005.
2.
Enhancing Community Collaboration and Local Capacity. (30 points )
A. Describe your strategy for collaboration to develop this plan across multiple ownerships.
B. Identify the interested partners and members of the community who are involved in this project, and the level of
their involvement.
C. How will this project enhance local community collaboration and local capacity for cooperative action?
D. Describe skills or experience the community will gain through development of this plan.
PFOA is participating with the Methow Valley Fire Plan Coordinating Group. The progress has
been shown to numerous groups and entities. PFOA has worked with adjacent landowners to expand the
effects over a larger scale. These include the Forest Service, Sun Mountain Ranch and Harry Burkholder.
Response:
Long-time partners are: Methow Ranger District, Forest Service (initiated action, provided project and grant
support and treated adjacent lands), BLM (provided grant support), WA-DNR (initiated action , provided
project support and SIP funding), Winthrop RFD ( initiated action and provided project support), and Sun
Mountain Lodge (adjacent landowner allowed treatment of fuel break on their land).
The newly formed Methow Valley Fire Plan Coordinating Group will be utilizing this plan as an example of
how fire risk can be reduced in a forested community. PFOA not only has accomplished fuels reduction but
it also will be initiating maintenance programs. The plan will also address monitoring and outreach issues.
Enclosure 3B (Page 3 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
3.
Expanding Community Participation. (30 Points)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Explain the level of cooperation, coordination and/or involvement of the Local Coordination Group. List the
cooperators/members (in a broad way) of the local area coordination group.
Describe your strategy for leveraging funding. Who are the partners and what is their commitment to the
plan’s completion, including any existing or proposed cost-share agreements and their status.
Describe the extent of local support or opposition for the project.
Describe your strategy for post-plan marketing and collaboration for the successful implementation of the
next steps described in the plan.
To what extent will this project be offered to serve as a model for other communities in your sub-geographic
area, state-wide area?
As previously noted PFOA is participating with the Methow Valley Fire Plan Coordinating Group
to address fire risk issues on a landscape level. PFOA accomplishments to date are a catalyst for action to
reduce fuels and now PFOA is moving toward a maintenance and monitoring level. All this will provide a
framework from which the Methow Valley group can build.
Response:
To date about 150 acres have been treated. Investments in the project include PFOA timber revenues and
donations - $160,000. 2 NFP grants - $108,200, and SIP funding - $6,000. The project has had broad local
support through the years. Long-time partners include:
 Methow Ranger District, Forest Service (initiated action, provided project and grant support and
treated adjacent lands).
 BLM (provided grant support).
 WA-DNR (initiated action, provided project support and SIP funding).
 Winthrop RFD (initiated action and provided project support)
PFOA was the first community in the Methow Valley to initiate action to reduce fire risk. The fuels have
been reduced in the majority of the community’s 180 acres area and now PFOA is moving towards a
maintenance and monitoring level. Numerous local and regional entities have viewed these actions. This
plan will be a guide and a supplement to the Methow Valley Fire Plan. A power point presentation will be
developed to illustrate the progression of the PFOA program. This program will be available for anyone
interested.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Complete assessments
Spring 2005
PFOA & Cascade Woodlands
Develop Fire Plan
Spring – Fall 2005
PFOA & Cascade Woodlands
w/ assistance from FS, BLM,
DNR, Fire District & MVFCG
Hold reenactment of fire simulation
exercise
Spring 2005
PFOA & Cascade Woodlands
w/ participation by FS, BLM,
DNR, Fire District & MVFCG
Develop power point presentation
Fall 2005
PFOA & Cascade Woodlands
Enclosure 3D Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Cas. Wdlds.
DNR&WFD
Total
Personnel
Subtotal
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
Travel
Subtotal
Equipment
Subtotal
Supplies
Subtotal
Contractual
Assessments & Planning
Simulation Exercise
Subtotal
$2,800
$5,000
$5,000
$14,000
$6,000
$20,000
$2,800
$5,000
$20,000
$11,200
$1,000
$12,200
$2,800
$12,200
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income1
(using deductive alternative)
1
Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of
the grant. Program income can be made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental
fees earned from renting out real property or equipment acquired with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale
of commodities or items developed under the grant or cooperative agreement. The use of Program Income during the
project period may require prior approval by the granting agency.