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Fire Issues Continuing

October 31, 2021

Nearly 200 recreation residences have been lost so far in 2021, 180 of which were in the Lake Tahoe area. Cabin owners must be vigilant about brush clearance and fire fuel reduction in their own area.

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Brush and Debris Pile Ready for Chipping

Brush and Debris Pile Ready for Chipping

Brush Clearance Update

July 23, 2021

Brush clearance and dead tree removal from last year was put on hold due to high fire hazard conditions. It remains very important that cabin owners continue to perform brush and fire fuel clearance. Add to existing brush piles if possible, or start new ones if necessary…

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American Black Bear Cub (photo from www.coniferousforest.com, used under Creative Commons License)

American Black Bear Cub
(photo from www.coniferousforest.com, used under Creative Commons License)

Local Bear Sightings

June 30, 2021

Black Bears have been observed foraging around our cabins this summer. At times, they can be very aggressive and dangerous. The paramount rule for peaceful co-existence with bears is DO NOT FEED them in any way….

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