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:
Don Matlick
Oregon Department of Forestry
Phone:
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
A
503-945-7444
FAX:
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
F. Intermunicipal
G. Special District
503-945-7454
Email:
Dmatlick@odf.state.or.us
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):
2600 State St, Salem OR 97410
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):Danny Benson, Protection Unit Forester
Organization/Jurisdiction: Klamath-Lake District, Oregon Department of Forestry
Phone:541-883-5681
FAX:541-883-5555
Email: dbenson@odf.state.or.us
Project Information
Project Title: Klamath Falls
Proposed Project Start Date: October 2004
Proposed Project End Date: September, 2005
Federal Funding Request: $202,400
Total Project Cost: $303,800
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please prioritize, and explain if the projects are stand alone, sequential or other:
Yes, this is State priority # 24
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).
Provide assistance to non-industrial Landowners within the Klamath Falls area for vegetation
management to create defensible space and to reduce fire hazard. The funds will be used to assist
with fuel reduction.
Project Location:
County:
Federal Congressional District:
Klamath Falls
Klamath
2nd Walden
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Oregon Department of Forestry, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Klamath Fire District #1,
Klamath County, City of Klamath Falls, Fremont-Winema National Forest ,
REACH,Inc. Ecosystem Workforce training project and BLM
Telephone number of Contact:
541-883-5681
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?
Project Location: The area is located within Klamath County and includes the community of Bly.
Anticipated outcomes: Fuel reductions on approximately 150 acres and directly and indirectly protect about 450 rural
homes and full time residences. Increase fuel reduction boundaries, by treating private lands that are adjacent to treated
lands of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Bureau of Land Management.
Community partners and their roles: Primary partners are the Oregon Department of Forestry, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Klamath County, Fire District #1, City of Klamath Falls, Bureau of Land
Management and REACH. ODF primary role is to coordinate all fuel reduction and seek approval from landowners that
are willing to have fuel reduction projects done on their ownership. Coordinate with the local federal agency by
conducting fuel reduction activities next to their projects to maximize the fuel reduction across the landscape. Maintain
records of planned and completed projects.
USFW, BLM and FWNF role is primarily that of sharing project plans and coordinating to maximize the fuel reduction
in as much of a continuous unit across the landscape.
Oregon Department of Forestry’s role is primarily that of advisor, administrator of accomplishments and data
collection.
REACH (EWT – Ecosystem Workforce) has the role of providing employees to conduct fuel reduction projects.
The county and city will assist in supplying tax lot information and GIS mapping assistants.
Fire District #1 will assist in door to door outreach.
Community risk and mitigation plan: ODF has begun their community risk and mitigation plan. The plan is
scheduled to be completed during the FY05.
Time frame and proponents ability to complete project: This is a new fuel reduction project. With the receipt of
these funds the proponents will be able to start a new project within the Klamath Falls area and address numerous high
risk areas within the urban interface. With hiring of additional personnel, ODF and REACH will be able to meet the
primary goal of this project. Risk assessments have already begun within this project area and to date over 500 home
sites have been assessed.
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: The project will reduce the fire risk directly by reducing the amount of fuel in the affected areas.
First priority will be to create defensible space; the next will be to work in the areas directly beyond
defensible space. This will reduce the basal area to appropriate level for the given site class, by reducing that
level and improving the stand to a healthy state. This project will directly reduce the risk of high intensity fire
and thereby reduce the risk to the affected communities. The potential for removal of biomass will depend on
the specific site, but will be considered a high priority.
Second priority will be the reduction of fuels on a landscape approach. Matching projects on lots that do not
currently have homes, to planned or accomplished Federal projects will maximize the fuel reduction. It will
be the intent to seek vacant lot owners in hope to maximize the fuel reduction projects.
This community has been very involved in public education through numerous one on one contact,
newspaper articles, demonstrations, fair displays and mailings.
It is estimated that in this dry site Pine and Mixed conifer ecosystem this fuel hazard mitigation will be good
for approximately 10 years. By working directly with landowners and encouraging them to maintain their
property once treated, this ten-year set back on fuels should prove to be accurate. ODF will monitor all sites.
Landowners do sign an agreement, prior to receiving funds for assistant that states they will maintain their
property.
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?
Response: This grant will stimulate the landowners to explore alternatives for the treatment of their land. The local
community is very aware of the fire potential and is concerned. This will be the boost to help them make a positive
change in reducing the fire hazard and improving forest health.
The EWT teaches a broad skill base to local restoration workers which increases their capacity for year ‘round work.
Increased contractor capacity in fencing, tree planting, fire crew, and range restoration have all been augmented by the
EWT. This reflects the quality of training and trainee. Restoration is seasonal by naturel, but a wide skill base increases
duration of employment. Four new trainee positions will be initiated by this project, to be retained for approximately 10
months. ODF plans to employ an additional four positions to work on this project for approximately six months. Both
ODF and EWT staff positions will be able to be partially supported with fuels assessment, encouraging the retention of
qualified personnel.
The community-interface education component of this proposal has been adapted from successful fuels reduction
community infrastructure programs in other rural communities, notably Keno and Chiloquin in Klamath County. ODF
has fine-tuned the fuels inventory protocol to be able to be used virtually anywhere in Klamath County. These same
partners within Klamath and Lake counties can replicate this model in other communities.
Only incidental biomass utilization will take place from the treatments here, primarily due to the travel distance to a
plant. Many of the dead & dying trees will be available only as firewood after being removed. Juniper that can be
removed will be offered to REACH and their manufacturing plant. Poles and posts, which may be salvageable, remain
with the landowner.
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.
Response: The community risk assessment and mitigation plan is being development by ODF. The completion date of this plan is
unknown at this time. Estimated time of completion should be during the FY05.
This grant proposal fits into a strategy in the Klamath Unit to apply for grants to cover all the identified Communities at Risk.
Coordination with the County Fire Chiefs in Klamath and Lake Counties, Winema and Fremont National Forests, Lakeview BLM,
and the Klamath National Wildlife Refuges has been taking place and is planned to continue.
Local community support has continued to grow as projects are completed.
Enclosure 3A - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Identify specific landowners and direct mail
the grant information and set up a meeting for
landowners to update the community on plans.
Spring of 2005
ODF
Sign up landowners, arrange for a site visit
with the landowner and do a hazard
assessment, determine what activities need to
take place, sign an agreement for the work,
assign a control number and authorize the
work to start.
Ongoing to Oct 2006
ODF, REACH, and Fire District #1
Monitor work projects, document activities for
future educational opportunities, check for
compliance with agreement, verify work
accomplished, process final payment record,
submit for payment, complete fuel reduction
for landowners who may request assistance.
Ongoing to Oct 2006
ODF & REACH
Use projects as an example of fire hazard
reduction and improve forest health.
Ongoing to Oct 2006
ODF & REACH
Enclosure 3D Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Personnel
Subtotal
40,000
50,456
5,000
40,000
50,456
5,000
20,400
24,747
20,400
24,747
$95,456
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$45,147
Travel
4,760
Subtotal
4,760
$4,760
Equipment
Subtotal
29,000
952
1,000
29,000
952
1,000
4,000
952
0
952
0
$30,952
Supplies
Subtotal
$4,952
Contractual
Subtotal
109,000
$109,000
Other
13,532
Subtotal
Total Costs
13,532
$202,400
$95,400
$13,532
$6,000
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.
$303,800