NOTE TO FACILITATORS: THIS IS A SUGGESSTED FORMAT. DO NOT FEEL LIMITED BY THE IDENTIFIED STANDS OR DISCUSSION ITEMS. IT IS PROVIDED AS A WORD DOCUMENT SO THAT USERS MAY ADAPT AND REVISE IT TO FIT THEIR SPECIFIC AUDIENCE, OBJECTIVES, AND TIME DEMANDS. Significant Lessons/Contributions: Generated public and congressional support of the Forest Service mission and defined the role of the Forest Service in fire suppression. Established a new culture of fire management within the Forest Service and American society that shaped fire policy for almost 100 years. Provides patterns and examples of leadership and decision-making that we can still learn from and that are in use to this day. Site Visit Considerations: Physical Light to moderate for all stands, 1-4 Travel to most stands is predominately by vehicle. Stand 3 and 4 require a hike up an improved trail. Terrain is gently sloping with total distance from the trailhead to Stand 4 of 1.8 miles. Elevation gain is approximately 750 feet. Logistics Moderate Knowledge of road systems and access to all stands due to dispersed – nature of sites. Refer to maps and directions. The parking area at the trailhead for Stand 3 is limited to five vehicles. Additional parking is located in a pullout approximately 300 yards down canyon for up to 10 plus vehicles. Everyone will be in vans and the drivers will need a radio and will be provided a briefing and maps. Travel to Stand 1 is along city streets. Travel to Stand 2 is on I-90. Travel to Stand 3 is by vehicle on narrow roads followed by hiking. The hiking trail to Stands 3 and 4 is located up the West Fork of Placer Creek just south of Wallace. Participants should bring food and water in a daypack to take lunch during the staff ride. Participants should also wear a sturdy pair of hiking boots for the Pulaski Trail and be prepared for changes in the weather with appropriate clothing. Hazards Vehicles: Due to primary means of travel to and between stands being via vehicle, good defensive driving practices and courtesy to local drivers should be followed. Terrain: Limited hazards due to terrain. The trail is improved with gentle grade and stable footing. It is recommended that if anyone has any hiking poles/aids they can bring them along. The last half mile is a 6-10% grade.
NOTE TO FACILITATORS: THIS IS A SUGGESSTED FORMAT. DO NOT FEEL LIMITED BY THE IDENTIFIED STANDS OR DISCUSSION ITEMS. IT IS PROVIDED AS A WORD DOCUMENT SO THAT USERS MAY ADAPT AND REVISE IT TO FIT THEIR SPECIFIC AUDIENCE, OBJECTIVES, AND TIME DEMANDS. Significant Lessons/Contributions: Generated public and congressional support of the Forest Service mission and defined the role of the Forest Service in fire suppression. Established a new culture of fire management within the Forest Service and American society that shaped fire policy for almost 100 years. Provides patterns and examples of leadership and decision-making that we can still learn from and that are in use to this day. Site Visit Considerations: Physical Light to moderate for all stands, 1-4 Travel to most stands is predominately by vehicle. Stand 3 and 4 require a hike up an improved trail. Terrain is gently sloping with total distance from the trailhead to Stand 4 of 1.8 miles. Elevation gain is approximately 750 feet. Logistics Moderate – Knowledge of road systems and access to all stands due to dispersed nature of sites. Refer to maps and directions. The parking area at the trailhead for Stand 3 is limited to five vehicles. Additional parking is located in a pullout approximately 300 yards down canyon for up to 10 plus vehicles. Everyone will be in vans and the drivers will need a radio and will be provided a briefing and maps. Travel to Stand 1 is along city streets. Travel to Stand 2 is on I-90. Travel to Stand 3 is by vehicle on narrow roads followed by hiking. The hiking trail to Stands 3 and 4 is located up the West Fork of Placer Creek just south of Wallace. Participants should bring food and water in a daypack to take lunch during the staff ride. Participants should also wear a sturdy pair of hiking boots for the Pulaski Trail and be prepared for changes in the weather with appropriate clothing. Hazards Vehicles: Due to primary means of travel to and between stands being via vehicle, good defensive driving practices and courtesy to local drivers should be followed. Terrain: Limited hazards due to terrain. The trail is improved with gentle grade and stable footing. It is recommended that if anyone has any hiking poles/aids they can bring them along. The last half mile is a 6-10% grade.
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