Board of Forestry Zone 0 Advisory Committee
Thursday, October 23rd Meeting
Click Here to download agenda . Full instructions on virtual webinar attendance are included in the agenda. RSVP link Meeting is webinar format and begins at 10am. You must RSVP to attend virtually.
On Monday, October 20th, an October draft was posted on the BOF website. It proposes new options for vegetation and trees in Zone 0. Please read and comment to the BOF. LINK
An Advisory Committee meeting is posted for November 3rd.
This is one day before the full BOF meeting on the 4th.
Interested parties should write to the BOF now. Influence the discussion on the 23rd, see if it makes a difference to the draft presented on the 3rd of November. Written comments should be submitted by noon the day before at the latest.
Details should appear on their website here : https://bof.fire.ca.gov/business
Word is circulating that members of the Zone 0 Advisory Committee are traveling to various Southern California communities to view neighborhoods. This is in response to criticism that they know little to nothing about the communities they are preparing to regulate.
Board of Forestry Zone 0 Advisory Committee
A second Advisory Committee meeting is posted for November 3rd.
That is one day before the full BOF meeting on the 4th. Write to the BOF now. Influence the discussion on the 23rd. Let’s see if it makes a difference to the draft presented on the 3rd of November. Written comments should be submitted by noon the day before at the latest.
Details should appear on their website here : https://bof.fire.ca.gov/business
Remote participation in the BOF or BOF Zone 0 Committee meetings requires registration at this link: https://bof.fire.ca.gov This is how you can enter a public comment
You can submit a written comment here: publiccomments@bof.ca.gov Put Zone 0 in the subject line. Submit written comments no later than noon of the day prior to the meeting. publiccomments@bof.ca.gov
Conejo Open space conservation agency
Wednesday, October 29th - 6PM
Management Practices and Guidelines Regarding Vegetation Management
FIREWISE USA Monthly Workshop Zoom Registration
Ventura Regional Fire Safety Council's monthly Firewise USA® Workshop is hosted on the third Friday of every month via Zoom. The workshop is open to the public (online only) and begins at 1:00pm. It lasts 1-2 hours. Register in advance. Visit VenturaFireSafe.org for more information.
Why go to an agency sponsored local meeting?
We think it’s important to send a message that the community is concerned. Many have reported back that incorrect information is being shared by presenters and that there is a feeling that anyone who questions the implementation of Zone 0 regulations is being irresponsible.
Come prepared with questions. Listen carefully. Take notes. Report back.
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September 17 Community Town Hall: California’s Draft Zone 0 Wildfire Regulations
Hosted by District 2 County Supervisor, Jeff Gorell
youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/kEPhpZKHD1k
Panel lineup:
J. Lopez, Board Member, California Board of Forestry & Fire Protection
Yana Valachovic, Scientist with the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources Fire Network
Steve Hawks, Senior Director of Wildfire, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
Stephen Watson, Executive Director, Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council
Joe Morelli, Fire Marshal, Ventura County Fire Department
Dr. Betsy Connolly, Community Leader, Zone Zero Conejo Valley Community Group
Greg Rubin, best-selling author, horticulturist, retired aerospace engineer