Paonia Wildfire Mitigation

The following .pdf documents contain information regarding Hazardous Fuels Mitigation in Reducing Catastrophic Wildfires. (Note: You may wish to download the file first.  Click on the link and choose "Save Target as..." to save to your computer before viewing):

Paonia Meeting Questions & Answers
Assessing the Effectiveness of Landscape Fuel Treatment on Fire Growth and Behavior
What Do Forest Fires Really Cost?
Aesthetics and Fuels Management

Link to Montrose Interagency Fire Management Unit Web Page

Images of the Paonia Hillside

Paonia Hillsides in 1912Current view of Paonia Hillsides

The images above contrast the hillsides surrounding Paonia in 1912 with the present day.  The image on the left shows the hills in 1912, while the right image shows the hills today from a similar perspective. (Left image courtesy of Denver Public Library, Western Heritage Collection, W.S. Edwards 1912) 

1923 Cedar Hill ViewView from Cedar Hill in 1923

Fry Mesa in 1923Fry Mesa in 1923

Barbara Sharrow, Field Office Manager

2465 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO  81401
Phone: (970) 240-5300  |  TDD (970) 240-5366  |  FAX (970) 240-5367
Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Click on the address above for a map showing the location of the

Uncompahgre Field Office administrative headquarters.