AMENDED Agenda Packet 2-19-20 Work Session

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6 WUI FUELS REDUCTION COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATIONS Oregon Department of Forestry Provided support to the Project Coordinator in creating defensible space treatment plans with landowners as well as provide limited training to the NYC crews to treat hazardous fuel while meeting the specifications of landowner treatment of plans. As the project evolved ODF transferred primary duties to provide logistical support to transport and ensure safe operation of the wood chipper. City of Eugene's Public Works Urban Forestry Aided in identifying suitable neighborhood/community partners, undertake the support of Northwest Youth Corp with tree work in the public right-of-way and provide the collaborative team with a tow- behind brush chipper. Parks & Open Space Provided oversight for habitat conservation during fuels reduction work in both public and private properties. Included in their contribution was access to GIS applications and data on taxlots and zoning for the City of Eugene allowing for responsible designations of worksite priorities. Eugene Springfield Fire Appointed Project Lead. Engaged with stakeholders and collaborative to administer the strategy and mission to ensure success throughout the project. Provided informational resources on wildfire safety and accompanying topics for public participants wishing to learn more. Supplied truck for tow- behind brush chipper as well. Northwest Youth Corps Exectuted the prescribed fuel reduction labor for the project. The work force was composed of two young adult crews, one group was made up of Eugene residents, the other comprised of out of stater's. NYC also was responsible for staffing the project cooridnator. This position adhered to collaborative priorities by creating marketing material, conducting outreach, giving evaluations, making community presentations, organizing crew work, administering quality control, and reporting of the project. February 19, 2020, Work Session – Item 2