Fire Preparedness

Forging fire-adapted landscapes

Like many forests of the Rocky Mountain west, past management and the lack of naturally
occurring wildfire have altered forests in the Swan Valley leading to dense tree canopies and thick understory.

Our role is to help landowners reduce the risk of wildfire, while maintaining many of the natural amenities their properties provide.

Swan Valley Connections' staff forester can provide professional and technical advice and assistance to landowners interested in forest stewardship. We secure cost-share funding for private landowners to conduct forest fuel reduction activities around homes and properties. Funds are currently available to support this work.

Interested?

Fuels reduction project funding is derived in full or in part from a federal award of the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, subawarded by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Forestry Division.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Have questions? Contact Mike

Firesafe Swan

Firesafe Swan is a collaborative working group of Individuals, neighborhoods, businesses, organizations, and wildfire professionals working together to create fire-adapted communities in the Swan Valley by providing leadership, technical assistance, education, and resources. 

Learn more at www.firesafeswan.com