Burning Tree Ranch Neighborhood News and Updates
Apr-1-2025 BEARS ARE ACTIVE
It's that time of year (mid-March through late November) when bears have come out of hibernation, roaming the neighborhood in search of food, and occasionally raiding bird feeders and trash left out for pickup. For helpful information on these issues and on co-existing safely with bears, we recommend the following website:
https://cpw.state.co.us/living-bears
MAR-10-2025 WILDFIRE MITIGATION COST-SHARE PROGRAM
Douglas County has announced a Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share Program, with details provided at the following link:
Award amounts are capped at $10,000.00 for individual projects (50% matching award on up to a $20,000 individual project). Please note the FAQ link on the website for more details. Wildfire mitigation projects will be awarded through a competitive application process. The application process is now OPEN. Applications will be accepted from March 3 – April 3, 2025. All projects must submit a MINIMUM of two detailed contractor bids and a detailed site map. Due to the short time fuse for submitting an application, it is recommended that you pursue this fire mitigation award opportunity for your property.
A neighbor who utilized the Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share Program last year, shared their experience in a recent email:
"We utilized the Douglas County cost-share service last fall and had a great experience. The application takes some time but it’s not difficult. It took about 4 days to complete all the [mitigation] work. When [the contractor] was finished, the county came out to do inspection and released payment shortly after (directly to [the contractor]). I highly recommend this to everyone in BTR."
WILDFIRE MITIGATION REVIEW OF YOUR PROPERTY
Would you like to get a professional wildfire mitigation review of your property that is free of charge? The Franktown Fire Department provides that service. By calling the Fire Department at 303-688-3811 and requesting that review, you can schedule a visit by the staff where they will instruct you on wildfire mitigation priorities, and areas of prevention improvement for you to focus on. You can expect the review to take approximately ½ hour.
DOUGLAS COUNTY SLASH/MULCH SITE
Update: Due to recent and forecasted snow and rain showers and muddy conditions, Douglas County will postpone the opening of the seasonal Slash-Mulch/Green Yard Waste site in Castle Rock from Saturday, April 5, to Saturday, April 12, 2025. The Slash/Mulch site at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock will be open for the 2025 season April 12 - Oct. 25 on Saturdays only (weather permitting). For more information click the following link: https://www.douglas.co.us/public-works/slash-mulch-program/
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