Tree Limb Chipping Options

Lyle is naturally a fire prone area with historic fires starting from lightening, volcanic eruptions and, in more recent history, human causes like prescribed burning from farmers and indigenous peoples over centuries.

A Lyle landowner in the process of limbing trees to reduce the spread of fire from the forest floor to tree limbs. Once limbing is complete, branches will be chipped and livestock will graze brush and grasses to further reduce fire spread.

Preparing for fire season and reducing fire risk is important in the Lyle Fire District.

Now is a great time to reduce fire risk on your property - Here are opportunities that landowners that limbed trees and removed brush on their property might consider to reduce fire risk and spread:

West of the Klickitat River:

• Lyle Community Chipper Day: Limited space available for those who can have piles stacked and ready for chipping. At this time there is a waitlist. Contact Prevention@LyleFire.com for more information and to be added to the list.

• Underwood Conservation District's (UCD) mobile chipper: Limited space is available in May. Sign yourself up here.

• Underwood Conservation District (UCD) crew: If your property is in the Burdoin fire area, a work crew may be available to help limb, prune, fell small and medium-sized trees, and remove the debris. Email fire@ucdwa.org or call 509-637-7003 to learn about eligibility.

• Local Contractors: Hiring a qualified contractor can make wildfire mitigation projects safer, more effective, and easier to complete. This list includes local professionals providing services such as brush clearing, tree felling, chipping, grazing, landscaping, gutter/roof cleaning, and construction. Learn more.

• Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Cost Share:  Landowners with <5,000 forested acres are eligible to participate in the cost-share program. DIY reimbursement options exist. Learn more.

  
  

East of the Klickitat River:

• Lyle Community Chipper Day: Limited space available for those who can have piles stacked and ready for chipping. At this time there is a waitlist. Contact Prevention@LyleFire.com for more information and to be added to the list.

• Central Klickitat Conservation District:  Contact the district about any local natural resource issue and they will work to find a solution. Learn more.

• Local Contractors: Hiring a qualified contractor can make wildfire mitigation projects safer, more effective, and easier to complete. This list includes local professionals providing services such as brush clearing, tree felling, chipping, grazing, landscaping, gutter/roof cleaning, and construction. Learn more.

• Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Cost Share:  Landowners with <5,000 forested acres are eligible to participate in the cost-share program. DIY reimbursement options exist. Learn more.

Note the upcoming burn ban and safe burning techniques.