1. Implications of Tree Mortality in Southern California Bill Snyder, Deputy Director, CDF September 17, 2003

2. Dead Trees around Lake Arrowhead

3. Example of Tree Mortality as of April 2003 USFS PVT

4. Total Dead Tree Biomass

5. High Risk Dead Tree Biomass

6. Key Points Dead tree volume is rapidly increasing Nearly half of the volume creates an enhanced fire risk to powerlines, key roads, structures, and public safety 3 different types of ownerships will create different waste streams Different end uses – logs, fuel, landfill Integration across ownerships and agencies is imperative