The W.A.P. MissionWildfire Adapted Partnership strives to keep lives, homes, and property from being damaged by wildfire. We provide education, planning and mitigation support to spark wildfire preparedness in the hearts of our neighbors! Click on the link below for the W.A.P. Website. http://www.southwestcoloradofires.org/ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you concerned about the threat of wildfire and the security of your home if there was a wildfire in the area? Check out the following information and take advantage of "Chipper Days" and "Pine Needle Collection" to create "Defensible Space" around your home. Click on the following links for useful information: http://www.southwestcoloradofires.orghttp://static.colostate.edu/client-files/csfs/pdfs/FIRE2012_1_DspaceQuickGuide.pdf Not sure what action to take and need a little guidance?
Property Assessments: Fire Smart L.L.C. do the chipping work for Edgemont Ranch on the springtime clean-up "Chipper Days". They also do individual property assessments and mitigation work for homeowners. Contact: Jon Westrup (970)759-3707 http://www.firesmartdurango.com
The LaPlata County FireWise Coordinator is available to conduct individual property assessments for homeowners.
Contact: Charlie Landsman, La Plata County Coordinator www.clandsmanewildfireadapted.org _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you concerned about bark beetle infestation? Fall is a good time to inspect for signs before they become active in June/July.
EPOA has hired the Colorado State Forest Service to do a tree inspection on our common areas to determine if we have any bark beetle infestation.
Two publication links are below regarding information about Bark Beetles as well as signs you should look for if you inspect the trees on your property.
If you have concerns and want an expert opinion and inspection you can contact the Colorado State Forest Service. They will come and inspect the trees on your private lot.
Click on links below to view Bark Beetle Information: Western Pine Beetle.pdf Mountain Pine Beetle Fact Sheet.pdf Contact:
Kent Grant
District Forester
Colorado State Forest Service, Durango District
FLC 7233
1000 Rim Drive (Fort Lewis College Campus)
Durango, CO 81301-3908
PH: 970-247-5250
FAX: 970-247-5252
Email: kent.grant@colostate.edu | 
