The Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership (GFFP) and its many partners are presenting a Harvesting Methods and Wildfire Preparedness Open House.

As the pace and scale of forest restoration efforts increase throughout the area, this is an opportunity for the community to experience and learn about the various timber harvesting methods and the measures taken by professionals to reduce the risk of severe wildfires in our forests, such as the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project and the Four Forests Restoration Initiative. Participating organizations include: Area fire departments, Coconino National Forest, Arizona State Forestry, NAU Logging Sports Team, local logging companies, The Nature Conservancy, and the American Conservation Experience. Community members will have photo opportunities with Smokey Bear and NAU’s Louie the Lumberjack, real woods workers and fire fighters, as well as get up close and personal with logging equipment and fire trucks.

Residents will also have the opportunity to gain valuable insight on how to protect their homes, property, and family from wildfire. Other stations include: forest treatment operations’ videos, a kid’s corner, and refreshments. This event is sponsored by the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network and is held in conjunction with the National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Visit http://www.fireadapted.org/ to learn more about being a Fire Adapted Community. Visit http://www.gffp.org/ to learn more about the Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership.