DRAFT: Joaquin Miller Park Defensible Space Scope
Photos from 10/18/23 site visit with Edgar Orre
SUMMARY
On October 18, 2023, David Moore (OPW) met with Edgar Orre (CAL FIRE) to review potential vegetation management targets areas for creating defensible space throughout Joaquin Miller Park, with a focus on protecting paved roads, buildings, fences, active recreation areas, and other infrastructure, removing ladder fuels, and reducing overall vegetative fuel loads in these areas. Below are photos and descriptions of target areas identified at this meeting.
SCOPING MAP
Target areas are highlighted in yellow, tracing roads and facilities.
Sanborn Dr. between Ranger Station and Lookout Point- Remove and repurpose logs as traffic barriers in other locations, removed downed trees.
Lookout Point- Remove acacia ladder fuels, cover stumps in black plastic to discourage regrowth, remove woody debris.
Perimeter of Native Plant Nursery- Remove ladder fuels, small invasive trees, cover stumps with black plastic to discourage regrowth.
Perimeter of Woodminister Theater- Remove ladder fuels, small invasive trees, cover stumps with black plastic to discourage regrowth.
Picnic Areas near Dog Parks- Raise branches on mature trees.
Wooded area between Sanborn Dr fence and Joaquin Miller Rd- raise branches on mature trees, remove dead trees, thin density of acacia thickets on steep slopes.
Sequoia Arena-Remove ladder fuels around perimeter and adjacent to paved roads.
Mulch piles/log graveyard near dog parks– To be removed by City staff via front end loaders or other equipment.