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Much of Kent Woodlands is privately owned right down to the edge of the road. This means that property owners are ultimately responsible for providing the county-mandated defensible space along the road. This is crucial for safe evacuation and access for firefighters.
For this reason, I’m focusing on the top of Kent Woodlands and working down. I’ll also ask Marin County Open Space when clearing will begin, especially along Ridgecrest and open space bordering the Woodlands.
To give you a framework of the typical vegetation projects, Marin County Open Space completes roadside projects, including mowing and brush removal, typically up to the 100 block of Crown, Ridgecrest, and Blue Ridge. At the same time, Public Works clears the drainage swales and ditches along some primary access routes.
Planned activities for 2024:
MWPA’s defensible space evaluation program will be active throughout the Fire District again this year. Kentfield Fire Department anticipates Kent Woodlands will receive evaluations in July this summer. After evaluation, property owners will receive information regarding access to their reports. They can also look at last year's results at www.marinwildfire.org/dspace.
To further support our community's fire safety efforts, there will be five more FREE CHIPPER WEEKS this year. These additional weeks will be in June, July, August, September, and November. Any Kentfield resident can easily access this service by visiting www.reserve.chipperday.com/marin to learn about the next available service dates and to make a reservation. It's a convenient and accessible way to manage vegetation and reduce fire risk on your property.
Stay safe, and be sure to contact me with any fire safety concerns.
— Heather Hill, Hazard Mitigation Specialist
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