Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

The Forestry Corner

How to reduce risk from wildfire

By Jeremy Dedic

Wyoming State Forestry Division

and Ed Mignery

Wyoming Tree Farm, landowner

County assessors and realtors in Crook and Weston counties report that residences in rural properties have been in high demand in recent years. We offer this edition of “The Forestry Corner” to assist existing and new rural residents with wildfire hazardous fuel mitigation recommendations to consider for their property.

If done properly, fuel mitigation measures will greatly enhance the chances that your home survives a wildfire by giving our firefighters the opportunities they need to be succe...