City Of Happy Valley Prepares For Wildfire Season With Community-Wide Fuel Reduction Effort Happening This Saturday, April 11th 8am-5pm (Photo)
- 04/08/26
The City of Happy Valley is taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk ahead of the summer season through a collaborative fuel reduction project at Happy Valley Nature Park & Mt. Scott Nature Trail on April 11th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This effort is made possible through a Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant awarded by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office (OSFM) and brings together a strong network of partners, including the Oregon National Guard, Clackamas Fire District, National Charity League, Boys Team Charity, and dedicated community volunteers.
Crews will be working in steep, densely vegetated areas where thick underbrush and invasive species, such as blackberries, combine with low-hanging limbs and young fir trees to create “ladder fuels” that allow fire to climb into the canopy and increase in intensity. Work will focus along the park’s edges near residential areas, where crews will clear these fuels and thin vegetation to create a 15–20 foot defensible space buffer that helps slow wildfire spread, protect homes, and improve safety for emergency responders.
This project reflects the City’s commitment to taking action before wildfire season begins, reducing hazardous fuels now to strengthen the community’s ability to withstand and respond to wildfire threats during the potential dry summer months.
Members of the media are invited to attend Happy Valley Nature Park/Mt. Scott Nature Trail on April 11 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to observe this important work in action, capture visuals of crews operating on steep terrain, and speak with project partners about local wildfire preparedness efforts. The closest address to the nature park is 12180 SE Greiner Ln.
Media please see the attached map on where to park and the main information site.
City Of Happy Valley Prepares For Wildfire Season With Community-Wide Fuel Reduction Effort Happening This Saturday, April 11th 8am-5pm (Photo)
- 04/08/26
The City of Happy Valley is taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk ahead of the summer season through a collaborative fuel reduction project at Happy Valley Nature Park & Mt. Scott Nature Trail on April 11th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This effort is made possible through a Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant awarded by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office (OSFM) and brings together a strong network of partners, including the Oregon National Guard, Clackamas Fire District, National Charity League, Boys Team Charity, and dedicated community volunteers.
Crews will be working in steep, densely vegetated areas where thick underbrush and invasive species, such as blackberries, combine with low-hanging limbs and young fir trees to create “ladder fuels” that allow fire to climb into the canopy and increase in intensity. Work will focus along the park’s edges near residential areas, where crews will clear these fuels and thin vegetation to create a 15–20 foot defensible space buffer that helps slow wildfire spread, protect homes, and improve safety for emergency responders.
This project reflects the City’s commitment to taking action before wildfire season begins, reducing hazardous fuels now to strengthen the community’s ability to withstand and respond to wildfire threats during the potential dry summer months.
Members of the media are invited to attend Happy Valley Nature Park/Mt. Scott Nature Trail on April 11 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to observe this important work in action, capture visuals of crews operating on steep terrain, and speak with project partners about local wildfire preparedness efforts. The closest address to the nature park is 12180 SE Greiner Ln.
Media please see the attached map on where to park and the main information site.