Enclosure 3A - Project Summary Form
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NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Fuels Treatment Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Ponderosa Community Club, Inc.
Phone:
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
Organization
425-827-5811
Non-Profit
L
FAX:
425-788-1309
Email:
johnfulm@oz.net
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
F. Intermunicipal
G. Special District
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
M. Other (Specify) _______________________
21100Cayuse Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
John Fulmer, PCCI President
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Ponderosa Community Club, Inc. (PCCI)
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
425-827-5811
425-788-1309
johnfulm@oz.net
Project Information
Project Title:
Continue development of defensible spaces and fuels treatment at Ponderosa Comm.
Proposed Project Start Date:
Proposed Project End Date:
10/1/04
12/31/06
Federal Funding Request:
Total Project Cost:
$224,700
$330,500
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please prioritize, and explain if the projects are stand alone, sequential or other:
No
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 the fire risk reduction program at the 500-parcel Ponderosa Community at
Plain, WA. The program was initiated with a 2003 NFP grant to begin the risk assessments, hold a
“Fire-wise” workshop, develop a community fire plan and treat a demo. area. This request is to
continue implementation of the program by treating an additional 100 lots (107 Ac.). Ponderosa is
recognized as a fire-prone development and the program has strong support by the FS, F&WLS,
WA-DNR, local fire districts and local individuals. The Chelan County Fire Chief ranking committee
has ranked this project as #3 for fuels treatment in Chelan County.
Project Location:
County:
Federal Congressional District:
Leavenworth (Plain), WA
Chelan
4th
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Telephone number of Contact:
Len Riggin, WA. DNR
509-925-0969
Enclosure 3A (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:
 project location (e.g., Watershed,
Address
neighboring community)
these items
as applicable:  anticipated outcomes

project relationship to the community risk assessment and
mitigation plan
 amount or extent of actions (acres, number of homes, etc.)
 community partners and their
 project timeline and matching or contributed funds
role(s)
 proponent’s ability to complete project
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?
Ponderosa is a 500-parcel subdivision near Plain north of Leavenworth, WA. It was developed in the 1960’s
and was recognized at the outset to have a potentially severe fire risk. The subdivision lies in a valley along
the Wenatchee River adjacent to National Forest lands and other developments. The area is in dense forest
cover with intermingled crowns and ladder fuels. It is in a volatile fire disturbance area and future fire threats
are inevitable. Recent fires in the vicinity include the 1998 Tyee and Round Mt. Fires and the 2001 Icicle
Ridge Fire.
The community is very concerned about the fire risk and PCCI started action with a forest stewardship plan in
2002. A FY2003 NFP grant by the US Fish & Wildlife Service initiated action for hazard assessments, a
“Fire-wise” workshop, development of a fire plan and the beginning of the fuels treatments. These actions
have piqued the interest of the landowners and this request is to continue the actual treatment of additional
properties.
The Forest Service, DNR and local fire districts are very aware of the extreme fire risk within the community,
the treat to surrounding lands and are very supportive of these actions. The Forest Service is considering
treatment of adjacent National Forest land and the DNR and fire district would like to develop a fuel break
along the Camp 12 Road to provide an alternate escape route during a fire emergency.
This request is to complete treatment of high risk properties and greenbelt. A total of 100 lots and 107 acres
would be treated. Treatment will include reduction of ground fuels, elimination of ladder fuels and thinning
of the crown mass to modify fire behavior to make suppression actions safer and more effective. The
remaining 1/2 of the lots will receive risk assessments on a donated basis. Work on this grant would be
started as soon as the grant is approved and will be completed by December 31, 2006. This is a program that
will continue into succeeding years and will include additional treatments, maintenance of these treatments
and monitoring of the results.
PCCI, the duly formed non-profit organization, representing the entire Ponderosa 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 developed land. The
fire plan from the first grant will become a supplement and incorporated into the Chelan County Fire Plan and
PCCI will participate in coordination with the Chelan County Plan. The Chelan County Fire Chief review
committee ranked this proposal as #3 for fuels treatment in Chelan County.
Enclosure 3A (Page 2 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding must include narrative responses that address the following three criteria. Be sure you address every one
briefly, yet thoroughly. Limit your responses to the area provided.
1. Reducing Hazardous Fuels (50 points)
A. Describe the community infrastructure that will be protected.
B. Explain how the proposal reduces fire behavior in high hazard areas by describing the fuels to be disposed or
removed, and the techniques and timing of the treatments.
C. How will the proposed treatments be maintained in future years?
D. How will you use multi-party monitoring to improve this and future projects?
Response:
Ponderosa is a 500-parcel subdivision that is about 3/4 built out. The community has a variety of
structures, some of which are not fire-safe. The community and surrounding area also contain up-scale,
expensive structures. Treating the fuels will not only protect the community but also the surrounding
developed areas, including the communities of Plain and Leavenworth. National Forest and DNR lands are
adjacent to the development and it is within the Leavenworth WUI.
The timber consists of dense Douglas-fir with scattered ponderosa pine with some grand fir and a shrub
understory. On the average there are 400-750 trees per acre with about 1/3 of the area over 600, a basab area
of 150-190 sq.ft./Ac. and an average diameter of 7-8 inches. The Wenatchee River encompasses the west
side of the community and riparian values will be protected. Treatment will restore the forest to a more
sustainable condition and give protection to the development. Fuel treatment objectives are to (1) reduce the
ground fuels so flame lengths remain below 4 feet, (2) eliminate ladder fuels so fire stays out of the crowns,
and (3) reduce crown bulk density so any fire getting to the crown would involve only a single crown or
patch. This is done by a combination of thinning from below, pruning and then removing the ground fuels.
With these treatments suppression forces can make direct attack on fires and control them before they engulf
the entire community or spread to surrounding lands. This will be done with a combination of mechanical
and hand work. As much of the material removed as possible will be utilized and the remaining slash burned
or chipped.
The PCCI Board is aware that these treatments need to be maintained and are committed to these actions.
They have the capability to make rules and assess the lot owners to accomplish fire safe objectives. They will
coordinate actions with the Chelan Fire Plan and local fire jurisdictions.
Enclosure 3A (Page 3 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
2.
Increasing Local Capacity (25 points)
A. How would the proposal improve or lead to the improvement of the local economy in terms of jobs and
sustainable economic activity?
B. How many jobs are expected to be created or retained and for how long? (Please distinguish between
essentially year-round and seasonal jobs).
C. What tools and skills will be gained or utilized as a result of this project?
D. Will biomass be utilized; if so, in what manner and how much?
This proposal will employ a five-person crew for two seasons, or 6-8 years of employment. The
indirect benefits are huge in this area dedicated to tourism. Catastrophic fires are a disaster to the tourism
industry and to the local economy. The risk is being recognized and these actions will spawn a new industry,
involving at least 4-5 crews on essentially a full-time basis. With the current backlog, this work will continue
for the foreseeable future. Reduced fire risk will be a major benefit not only to the homeowners but also to
the entire Leavenworth and Chelan County economy.
Response:
New techniques and equipment are coming into play. Chippers, small skidders and mechanical wood cutting
machines are being used. An estimated 160 thousand board feet of merchantable sawlogs and about 500 tons
of chip and saw logs (down to 4”top) will be removed and marketed. The $85,600 estimated value of this
material will be donated back to the project and used to reduce the total cost of the project. There will be an
estimated 3 tons per acre of smaller material that will be removed that could be utilized for firewood, chips or
other uses. We will pursue and utilize any possible opportunity to utilize this material. The limbs and tops
will be chipped. Cascade Woodlands is donating the time necessary to complete the fire risk assessments for
the 250 lots remaining after the first grant.
3.
Demonstrating Community and Intergovernmental Collaboration (25 Points)
A. How will this project implement a community risk assessment and mitigation plan? Include name of plan, date
it was prepared, and local contact to get a copy of the plan if requested.
B. How has this treatment been coordinated with adjacent landowners and local/State/Tribal/Federal agencies?
C. Identify the cooperators/partners involved in implementation of this project.
D. Describe the extent of current local support for the project, including any cost-sharing agreements.
PCCI is coordinating with the FS, F&WLS, DNR and local fire districts to address fire issues on a
landscape scale. The Ponderosa Fire Plan will be a supplement to the Chelan County Fire Plan. The Fire
Chief review committee considered the relative risks and this proposal was ranked by this group as #3 for
fuels treatment within Chelan County.
Response:
Ponderosa lies directly below a parcel of National Forest land. It also lies along the Wenatchee River, a Class
I stream with significant anadromous habitat. With this proposal additional coordinated treatments are
proposed with the Forest Service and DNR. The project can be used as a model for reducing fire risk and
shown to various communities and organizations. Nearly $180,000 has already been invested in the project,
including $80,000 of donated value, and it has strong Ponderosa and local community support.
Partners in the project include:
 US Fish and Wildlife Service – Provided project and grant support.
 US Forest Service – Initiated action, coordinated projects, and provided project support.
 WA-DNR – Initiated action, provided project support and SIP funding.
 Plain, Lake Wenatchee and Leavenworth Rural Fire Districts – Initiated action and provided project
support.
Enclosure 3A - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Treat fuels on additional 100 lots.
(107 Ac.)
Fall 2004 & Spring/Summer 2006
PCCI & Cascade Woodlands
Conduct fire risk assessments on
250 lots (Donated)
Summer 2005
Cascade Woodlands
Enclosure 3D Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Casc. Wdld.
Partner 2
Total
Personnel
Subtotal
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
Travel
Subtotal
Equipment
Subtotal
Supplies
Subtotal
Contractual
Treatment Operators
Assessments
$224,700
Subtotal
$85,600
$224,700
$85,600
$20,000
$20,000
$224,700
$85,600
$20,000
$85,600
Timber Revenue
$310,300
$20,000
$330,300
$330,300
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income1
(using deductive alternative)
1
Invested Back
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.
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