Westwood Hills Park French Broom Removal

The Westwood Hills Park French Broom Removal project, managed by the Napa County Resource Conservation District, involves the removal of French broom across approximately 41 acres of the City of Napa's Westwood Hills Park located at 3107 Browns Valley Rd, Napa, California. The primary objective is to reduce wildfire risk by addressing high surface fuel loads and ladder fuels. The scope of work includes cutting, piling, and burning French broom, followed by the flaming of resprouts. As an alternative or supplemental treatment, herbicide may be utilized as needed. The project is classified under NAICS code 561730 and is designated as a special notice. It is filed under a Notice of Exemption as a minor alteration to land, ensuring that activities meet forestry definitions under PRC section 753 and do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees. All work must be reviewed and approved by a Registered Professional Forester to ensure there is no substantial alteration to the current function of the land. Alex Wilbanks serves as the Project Manager and primary point of contact for the initiative.