Sail Forestry Enterprises

With fire season quickly approaching, here are a few ways you can prepare your home. - Clear leaves and other debris from gutters, porches, and decks. This wi...ll prevent embers from igniting your home. - Remove dead vegetation within 10 feet of the house. - Remove flammable materials (firewood stacks and propane tanks) within 30 feet of your home, including garages and sheds. If it can catch fire, do not let it touch your house, deck, or porch. - Make sure your trees are pruned so the lowest branches are 6 to 10 feet from the ground. - Stay aware of your latest news and updates from your local fire department. - Learn more about how to protect your home and property at https://www.nfpa.org//Fire-c/Wildfire/Wildfire-safety-tips

As the temperature is rising, snakes of many species are making their way out. Although most native snakes are harmless, we recommend you stay as far as you ca...n from rattlesnakes. Most rattlesnake bites occur when you accidentally touch or provoke the snake. Most bites occur between the months of April and October, there are precautions that you can take to lessen the chances of being bitten. Here are some dos and don'ts involving snakes. - Be alert! Snakes are very sensitive to the ambient temperature. After a cool night, they will try and raise their body temperature by basking in the sun midmorning. To prevent overheating during hot days of summer, the snakes will become more active at dusk. - Don’t walk barefoot or wear sandals when walking through brushy areas. Rattlesnakes do not always rattle before striking. - Avoid tall grasses, weeds, and heavy brush. - Never hike alone, always take someone with you in case of an emergency. - Always keep your dogs on leashes when going through snake country. - If bitten by a rattlesnake stay calm, removes watches, rings, etc., which may constrict swelling, and transport victim to the nearest medical facility. - For more first aid information call the California Poison Control System at (800)222-1222 Stay safe everyone!

Sierra Forestry Consulting is always accepting applications! Please apply on Indeed and submit a current resume. Sierra Forestry Consulting LLC’s Consulting U...tility Forester performs hazard and growth assessments of trees, including identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees in relation to utility systems, structures, and private homes. May be required to secure rights of way from customers, and handle customer requests for pruning and removal or manage customer concerns. May be required to audit contractor work to comply with utility agency requirements. Will operate forestry computer programs and record systems. May be required to perform storm or emergency hazard assessments, such as at or near active wildfires. Responsibilities: Patrols circuits and prescribes work to be performed by contractor. Notifies property owners of tree work to be performed relating to client specifications. When necessary, obtains permits from public agencies and documents. Records tree trimming or removal prescription onto designated forms/ hand-held computer or other similar systems associated to perform duties. Audits tree trimming and tree removal work completed by contractors in the field to ensure compliance with work requests and approve standards and adequacy of completed work. Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state, and local governmental agencies with which it may become necessary to interact with while performing their prescribed duties. See more

It’s Rattlesnake season...stay safe!