Community Wildfire Protection Plan + Citizen Science Program 

Through the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and a new Citizen Science Volunteer Program, residents will help gather on-the-ground information about forest conditions and fire hazards.

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This collective knowledge will help our community:

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• Identify the greatest wildfire risks
• Connect neighbors to fire resilience resources
• Support fire mitigation efforts
• Strengthen coordination between community groups

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Together, we can move from understanding risk → to taking action.

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What Volunteers Will Do​

Participants will work in small teams to help:

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• Survey forest conditions and wildfire hazards
• Map areas with ladder fuels and fire vulnerability
• Help build a detailed portrait of Cobb Mountain forest health
• Collect data that supports community mitigation planning

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This information will help our community prioritize mitigation projects and resources where they are most needed.
 

What You’ll Learn​

Volunteers will receive training from local forest ecologists and community leaders. Topics include:

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• 🌲 Cobb Mountain forest ecology

• 🔥 Fire behavior and ladder fuels

• 📍 Field survey techniques

• 📊 Community wildfire resilience planning

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Program Details:​

• Training Provided. No prior experience needed.

• Volunteers will survey the forest in small teams.

• Time Commitment: 1 half Saturday every two months for 18 months. Starting May 2026. 

 

This program welcomes:

 

• Long-time residents
• New community members
• Property owners
• Anyone interested in forest health and wildfire resilience

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This is also a chance for new residents to connect with the community's history and knowledge, and to hear stories from locals about past fires and recovery.

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To Participate: ​

📧 Email to volunteer: jessyca@sscra.org