In November 2003, the Healthy Forest Restoration Act (HFRA) was signed into Federal Law.  It emphasizes the need for federal agencies to work collaboratively with communities in developing fuel reduction projects and it places priority on values identified by the communities themselves through a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).  Federal and State agencies are committed to the development and implementation of the CWPP’s.  Grant monies are given a priority assignment to communities with an approved plan.

The Carbon Canyon CWPP development partners are:

• Cal Fire
• Chino Valley Independent Fire District
• Brea Fire Department
• California Department of Parks and Recreation

The CWPP includes an introduction and community overview, identification of community values at risk, priorities and recommendations to reduce structural and wildfire ignitability, and an action plan and assessment strategy.  The CWPP is a great example of all stakeholders working together to provide our community with a protection plan to keep our residents safe.