Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/14/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Divide Parking lot
Category(ies)
United States Air Force Academy, Help the Needy and CUSP
Wildfire Risk Reduction, Forest Resiliency and Community Service Project
Workday: Friday, October 14th, 2016
Meeting Location: 11 N. Hybrook Rd, Divide, CO 80814 (dirt lot on N. Hybrook right off of Hwy 24).
Worksite #1 – Ute Lakes Subdivision: 5536 North Rd, Divide CO 80814
Worksite #2 – Northeast Teller County Fire Department (Help the Needy Woodlot):
1010 Evergreen Heights Drive, Woodland Park, CO 80863
Map Link: https://goo.gl/KjjHW9
Difficulty Rating: Moderate/Difficult
Number of Volunteers Anticipated: up to 75
Workday Description:
This project is one of a kind. United States Air Force Cadets, community volunteers and CUSP will be performing work that makes our forests healthier and more resilient to disease infestation and fire, while providing firewood for local families and individuals this winter. Cadets and volunteers will remove logs from a forest thinning site and load the logs onto trucks provided by USAFA and the community. We will then transport the wood to Northeast Teller County Fire Department (Help the Needy wood processing location) where we will prepare the logs for delivery. This volunteer project epitomizes the military and community volunteers’ commitment to public service and protecting our communities from wildfire.
High intensity wildfire continues to pose a major threat in Colorado, particularly in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), including Divide and Woodland Park. Proven wildfire mitigation techniques greatly reduce the risk of wildfire to lives, property and habitats. Wildfire is a natural and inevitable part of our environment, so communities must work together to proactively prepare for wildfire. These important projects benefit the larger community by removing trees from an area that was severely overgrown and helps create a fire buffer zone for Divide, Woodland Park and surrounding communities. This project demonstrates the power of community partnerships to create landscape level restoration while supporting the community by helping supply firewood to those in need.
Haul one, get one free load! Bring your pickup truck to haul a load from Ute Lakes to Help the Needy’s wood site, and pick up a load for yourself! Contact Rachel@uppersouthplatte.org for questions.
Important Notes:
- CUSP will provide hard hats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work
- A portable restroom will be available
- A safety review and work demonstration will proceed the project work
- Weather, which could create hazardous conditions, may cause the project to be canceled or rescheduled; staff will monitor weather and notify you of any changes, which will also be posted to this page
Requirements of Volunteers:
Prior to the project each volunteer must submit a completed Liability Release form, CUSP 2016 Release Form, the group also needs to submit a Volunteer Listing, CUSP 2016 Volunteer Listing, attached.
Please print documents on both sides.
Please Bring:
A daypack to carry water and lunch
Two liters of water to carry with you
Any applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses or safety glasses
Long pants and long sleeved shirts are strongly recommended
Work gloves (we will have some if you do not)
Sturdy shoes with good tread; no sandals please
A sack lunch, to carry with you, we will not return to vehicles for lunch
What to Expect:
This project will occur in an exposed mountain environment. Please be aware and prepared for potential hazards, including but not limited to: driving on mountainous roads with loose gravel and flash flood potential; exposure to sun, wind, lightning and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing; hiking at significant elevation. Medications may have adverse effects in sun, heat or altitude; please list medications and medical conditions on the CUSP release form so staff may be aware of potential concerns. Know your limitations and inform staff immediately if you become ill or injured. Be prepared to exit quickly in the event of an emergency or changing environmental conditions. Please be prepared to hike up to a total of five to seven miles at high elevation in varying weather conditions. Please drink plenty of water prior to and during the project to stay hydrated.
GPS systems and Internet map sites are often misleading in the mountains. Cell phone service may be inaccurate or unavailable.
The below office number can be contacted in case of emergency.
The Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Post Office Box 726
Lake George, Colorado 80827
719.748.0033
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.