Once Burned, Twice Careful' . But when it comes to the growing threat to property and lives from rampaging wildfires, the phrase would be better said as 'Once burned, next time dead." "We are in so much trouble here in Montana and, we all have to start working together like never before", said "Ryan Wickland CEO of Glacier Forestry and Director of Wild Mountain and Forestry’
Wickland designed his firm to address the growing need to property and wildlands management in anticipation of the new Senate Bill 51 which mandates reasonably safe wildland interface. With a strong emphasis on planning and assessment, Wickland has been frustrated by some organizations seeking shortcuts. " We charge a fair price to go in and create a professional assessment, then some organizations bring in day-workers to just come in and knock down trees and that' just not what this is all about. This is a measure and trained process and if done incorrectly, it can only make matters worse and then, what money have you saved?"
Wickland notes that there is special science to the planning process and, specifics to implementation that if not addressed properly, will only make matters worse. Montana has several regions and communities at risk and If these various communities don't take appropriate action to reduce fire danger, they may find themselves without insurance or, if there is a fire, emergency crews may be forced to overlook their property and work to save more firesafe properties."
If you are within one of those regions and, want to learn what you need to do to protect your property, please contact Glacier Forestry. As a free community service for Montana state-wide Wickland’s organization is offering a free initial consultation or, free presentation to any community in need. The toll-free contact number is (877) 890-1168 or you may email them at info@wildmountainfire.com
