The project involves the creation of a 12 acre shaded fuelbreak in the McElroy Road area, in Placer County, CA. The project occurs in conifer/hardwood forest and chaparral located from 1500-1800 feet in elevation. The project area occurs in ridge top locations, and contains gentle to moderate slopes ranging from 0-45%. The Fuel break portion of the project will involve the mastication or chipping of understory brush and trees 10 inches DBH or less in order to increase the probability of success for fire suppression activates.
