Tools of the Trade: Creating a Fire Resilient Truckee

Outdoor recreation on the Tahoe National Forest is a defining feature of Truckee, making it a special place to call home or visit. The very same forests that make Truckee so desirable also put the community at an increased risk from wildfire.

Due to climate change and past fire suppression policies, wildfires nationwide continue to grow larger, burn longer, and cause more destruction. With declining forest health and a warming climate, the risk of wildfire is increasing with each passing year.

The community of Truckee is within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), this means that homes, businesses, schools, and other key infrastructure sit right up against and often within forested areas. WUI areas allow residents and visitors the ability to easily access and enjoy forests, but those same forests, especially when overstocked and unhealthy, pose a risk to communities should there be a fire that were to come through the area.

To mitigate these risks, the NFF and its partners in the Middle Truckee River Watershed Forest Partnership, alongside organizations like the Truckee Fire Protection District, are working to restore forest ecosystems. Our shared efforts are focused on creating fire-resilient communities, conserving wildlife habitat, and maintaining recreation opportunities for all who cherish these public lands.

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