Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) are a collaborative wildland fire protection and mitigation approach. Plans can be as simple or complex as the community needs and includes involvement from local government, emergency response agencies, Texas A&M Forest Service, and other stakeholders. 

CWPPs are authorized by the Healthy Reforestation Act, signed into law in 2003. 

A CWPP can be completed at the county or community level. It should identify high-risk areas of the wildland urban interface, where homes and businesses meet adjacent or intermixed forests and fields. It should also target potential fuels reduction projects, training needs, and prevention strategies for the designated community. CWPPs enable communities to develop a plan tailored to suit their needs.  

When developing a CWPP, we work with community leaders to: 

  • Identify projects to reduce ignition sources around structures 
  • Address treatment of structural ignitability 
  • Identify local capacity building and training needs 
  • Promote wildfire awareness programs 

Resources

Create an effective plan to reduce the risk of wildfire, home loss, and provide for the safety of residents and firefighters. 

Have questions? We can help!

For more information, contact your Regional WUI Coordinator.

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