Forestry - Sunset Aspen Restoration
Strategy
Aspen Regeneration
Lead Implementer
California Tahoe Conservancy
Funders
California Tahoe Conservancy, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Project Primary Contact
Whitney Brennan
Project Stage
Completed
Duration
2015 - 2019
Forest Resilience
Aspen Regeneration
The Sunset Aspen Restoration forestry project involved cutting trees that were marked under the guidance of a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) for forest health and fuel reduction efforts. The project was implemented by hand crews cutting designated trees and brush. The project was split into two phases: the first being the cutting of designated trees and brush and the second being the burning of the piles. The project is located in the South Shore of Lake Tahoe and was 32 acres in size.
Key Accomplishments
- Acres of Forest Fuels Reduction Treatment: 64.00 acres
- Acres of SEZ Restored or Enhanced: 32.00 acres
Pillars of Resilience
- Fire Adapted Communities
- Forest Resilience
Aspen stand and meadow with conifer encroachment
Credit: CTC