Fire Mitigation
Fire Mitigation Information
for
Spread Eagle Residence
Living in Custer County is both a blessing and a curse. We get to enjoy some of the most beautiful surroundings in Colorado. We are also tasked with trying to look after this amazing ecosystem. As forest fires continue to wreak havoc on our forest, Spread Eagle HOA continues to encourage fire mitigation where possible.
In 2011 there was a wind microburst in our area, with winds in excess of 100 mph. Since then, there have been other strong storms. A number of trees have been downed and many are still on lots.
The Association encourages owners to take steps as needed to do cleanup.
There are several different methods of removing downed and standing dead trees. Your preference about this as well as other factors would play a part in determining who you wish to do the work.
A few things to remember:
Chipping Wood
As a method of cleanup is chipping wood, please be aware that the Forest Service advises that chipped wood not be left too deep. It is a fire source of its own. It does burn and if left too deep can generate enough heat to start a fire.
NO Burning!
Under no circumstances can burning be used as a method of getting rid of old wood in Spread Eagle.
ACC Approval
Any live trees over 8 inches in diameter require ACC approval before removing.
Listed below are Tree Service Companies from Custer County who have done fire mitigation on properties in Spread Eagle over the years. Additional ones can be found on the bulletin boards at Valley Ace or Lowes Groceries as well as the local paper.
FIRE SHIELD
Casey Christensen
719-429-6181
GREENLEAF FORESTRY &
WOOD PRODUCTS
Lynn Lakford
719-783-4250
EMMIT GODDARD
719-371-0880
NATIVE WOODS GARDEN CENTER
David Squires
719-371-2524
For the do it yourselfers, log splitters and wood chippers can be rented at:
CANON RENTAL
Canon City, CO
719-275-0615
VALLEY ACE
Westcliffe, CO
719-275-0614