Fire Preparedness and Post Fire Reclamation within JMR-Colorado River State Park
Pete Firmin1*
1Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Grand Junction, CO. U.S.A.; Pete.firmin@state.co.us
Attendees will understand the complimentary roles of fire preparedness and habitat improvement functions as well as post-fire management considerations and reclamation efforts within James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park. Attendees will understand the impact of fire on Riparian woodlands to include a specific discussion of fires impact on cottonwood trees (Pupulus deltoids) and resulting management decisions. We will discuss the challenges and innovative solutions associated with post-fire reclamation to include integrated weed management and active or passive reclamation efforts. How to integrate non-traditional partners in habitat improvement will also be discussed specifically as it relates to fuel reduction/defensible space in the wildland urban interface.