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ES2 Forest Management Plan
Adopted in the summer of 2006, the Town of Frisco’s Forest Management Plan (Powerpoint Presentation from March 28, 2006 Council worksession, Implementation Plan ) was prepared to maintain and enhance the health, scenic quality and productivity of the 224 acres of forested lands within the Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area.
To realize this goal, the Town identified the following objectives:
- Maintain or further diversify the tree size and age-class, structure, and species composition of the existing tree stands
- Create or maintain healthy, vigorous tree stands over the short and long term
- Capture imminent mortality
- Reduce wildfire hazard and risk by breaking up fuel continuity and fuel loading
- Maintain scenic quality
Over 80% of the PRA is forested. Mature single and two-storied lodgepole pine are by far the predominate tree species. The Town is actively managing the PRA to achieve the above objectives of the plan.
Forest Volunteer Efforts
More than 70% of Summit County is comprised of lands within the White River National Forest. Frisco encourages residents and visitors to become familiar with and actively involved in maintaining the surrounding public lands. The following organizations offer many volunteer opportunities to promote the health of the White River National Forest.
- Friends of the Dillon Ranger District (www.fdrd.org)
- Friends of Eagles Nest Wilderness (www.fenw.org)