The Southern Marin Fire District, in cooperation with the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA), will soon begin a forest restoration and wildfire mitigation project targeting flammable vegetation near homes in high-risk areas.
Work is scheduled to begin in late July along the following streets:
The project’s goal is to reduce wildfire risk and promote forest health by removing flammable, non-native vegetation such as broom, smaller eucalyptus trees, eucalyptus debris, and other invasive species within 150 feet of homes. Crews will also limb up native trees, thin out overgrown brush and vines, and remove dead or downed vegetation. Large eucalyptus trees will only be removed if they are directly adjacent to homes.
To facilitate this important work, residents in the impacted neighborhoods should have received a Right to Enter form in the mail. These voluntary forms grant permission for fire district personnel to conduct vegetation management on private property where it overlaps with the planned fuel break footprint. The project will not involve removing ornamental vegetation inside property boundaries without owner collaboration.
“This initiative will go a long way in providing greater safety for the community and promoting a healthier forest,” said Madison Mead, Vegetation Management Specialist. “We encourage residents to sign and return the Right to Enter form to help us move forward together.”
For questions or to discuss your property’s involvement, please contact Madison Mead at (707) 204-5784 or mmead@smfd.org.
