Citizen Fuel Reduction Program Map

This map depicts City of Boise open space reserves in the Foothills and private properties adjacent to them. Residents on these properties can apply for a permit that allows them to conduct wildfire mitigation activities such as weed trimming and native grass seed broadcasting. This map is produced by the City of Boise GIS team and updated regularly. Boise manages over 4,200 acres of open space reserves, and much of this land is directly adjacent to residential neighborhoods and businesses. When fire occurs within open space reserves, it presents a risk to those living and working nearby. The City of Boise actively manages its open space reserves to reduce wildfire hazards in partnership with the community. Every year, the City mitigates fire hazards through projects which include mowing, grazing, herbicide application, and sagebrush thinning. The City has also taken great strides in educating citizens and groups like homeowners associations (HOAs) and neighborhood associations (NAs) on how they can take part in preparing and mitigating wildfire hazards that threaten them in their respective neighborhoods. In an effort to help neighborhoods and residents take part in mitigation efforts, the City of Boise allows the cutting of grasses on land adjacent to Boise Open Space Reserves within 20 feet of any residential land parcel. Within this 20-foot zone, residents also have the opportunity to seed with native grasses in the fall using approved seed types. For more information about the Citizen Fuel Reduction Program, please visit Ada Fire Adapted Community. This app is embedded in the Ada Fire Adapted website here.