Forest Health & Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program
Program Applications and Information:
The CCNRD’s Forest Health Improvement Program includes non-commercial thinning projects to increase forest viability and sustainability, to deter disease and infestation, to enhance wildlife habitats by addressing conifer encroachment and selectively thinning woodland areas to reduce raptor predation in core sage-grouse
areas, to promote quality forage for mule deer, and to improve elk habitat.
Northeast Wyoming Habitat Improvement Project:
NWHIP Application
The CCNRD’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program includes reducing the forest understory, canopy, and excess woody materials on the ground that can increase the severity of fire. Projects include defensible spaces around structures, fuel breaks in targeted locations, and fuel treatment projects.
North Sand Project:
North Sand Project Application
Miller Creek Lytle Creek Project:
Miller Creek Lytle Creek Project Information letterMiller Creek/Lytle Creek Project Application
Target locations change often. Please continue to check back for updated information.
Sarah Anderson is the Program Coordinator for the Forestry Program.
She can be reached at 307-283-2870 x 100 or by email at anderson.ccnrd@gmail.com.
