Workshops on defensible space and tree removal for contractors

Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2015 - 9:54pm
Event Date: 
April 30, 2015 - 8:30am

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is hosting two workshops for local defensible space and tree removal contractors, to be held on the following dates:

North Shore: April 23, 2015 – 8:30-11:00am, North Tahoe FPD Station 51, 222 Fairway Dr., Tahoe City, CA 96145

South Shore: April 30, 2015 – 8:30 – 11:00am, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 128 Market St., Stateline, NV 89449

Contractors attending either training will be included on the 2015 Tree Removal and Defensible Space Contractor List provided to residents participating in defensible space grant programs, requesting tree removal permits, or receiving defensible space inspections.

Attendees will receive training on:
- Tree removal and defensible space related regulations in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Code of Ordinances.
- Fire agency defensible space requirements and available grant programs.
- TRPA’s online Tree Removal Permit Application tool.

Parties interested in attending the workshop should RSVP by April 17, 2015 by emailing bbarr@trpa.org.