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16 <br />Just north of Spencer's Butte and <br />right on the the Urban Growth <br />Boundary, both Owl and Cline Roads <br />serve as the prototypical Wildland <br />Urban Interface work sites. <br />Homes tucked away under dense <br />canopied forests with Spencer's Butte <br />in their backyard while only 15 minutes <br />from downtown, this is some of <br />Eugene's finest real estate. 23 houses <br />reside in this area only connected <br />through one-way in, one-way out <br />access roads. Creating space on these <br />roads for emergency vehichles to <br />access is critical for their survival in the <br />case of an emergency. However, due <br />to the dense forest properties of these <br />ecosystems there are many critical <br />wildlife habitats present. <br />Some residents had strong convictions <br />that the risk was too great to have <br />this work done. However, we took <br />considerate time to work with the <br />neighbors to present information <br />and alternatives that helped make <br />this a process they could trust. ODF <br />and Public Works provided intensive <br />support to help navigate the NYC <br />crews to understanding the potential <br />ecological impacts and where <br />emergency access had to take priority. <br />This was as a major learning experience <br />in balancing stakeholder's interests. <br />ENVIRONMENT <br />OWL & CLINE ROAD <br />After <br />With the fuels from the fallen <br />tree taken care of, the focus <br />is now on a replanting plan. <br />Before <br />This Willamette Pine failed <br />in a recent ice storm on a <br />homeowners property. <br />Bottom left photoUpper left photo <br />RESULTS <br />February 19, 2020, Work Session – Item 2