Lodgepole stands were overgrown and suffering from pests and disease. This was a major fire hazard due to the density of ground and ladder fuels and proximity to urban development. Trails were also overgrown, making recreation difficult.

We hand thinned these areas, removing dead and dying trees while limbing healthy trees to reduce fuel density. The product was a much healthier, thinned forest which allows for more accessible recreation. The thinning also provides a better line-of-sight for wildlife and gives them more space to move around.