Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

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A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a collaborative document developed for a community, or group of communities, in the wildland urban interface (WUI). It is a comprehensive and strategic plan that recommends wildfire risk reduction measures to protect people, property, and natural and cultural resources. The CWPP is developed with the participation of local residents, community leaders, land managers, fire personnel, and other stakeholders.

The CWPP process involves a thorough assessment of the community's wildfire risk and vulnerabilities, including the analysis of fire history, fuel (vegetation) conditions, weather patterns, and the community's capacity to respond to wildfire events. Based on the assessment, the CWPP outlines a set of actions that can be taken to reduce the risk and improve the community's preparedness and resiliency.

• Community profile: A description of the community, including its history, demographics, and geography.
• Wildfire risk assessment: An analysis of the wildfire risk, including the assessment of fuels, weather, and topography.
• Community wildfire protection goals: A set of goals that outline the community's priorities for wildfire protection.
• Action plan: A detailed list of actions that can be taken to achieve the community's wildfire protection goals.
• Implementation strategy: A plan for how the community will implement the actions outlined in the action plan, including the identification of resources and partners.
• Evaluation and monitoring: A plan for how the community will evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of the CWPP and update it over time.

Overall, the CWPP is an essential tool for wildfire prevention and management, as it provides a roadmap for how a community can reduce its wildfire risk and improve its resiliency in the face of wildfire events. By engaging in the CWPP process, communities can better understand their wildfire risk and work collaboratively to implement actions that will reduce that risk and protect the community from the potentially devastating impacts of wildfire.