Section 1536.60  Firebreaks to Protect Forests

The purpose of this practice is to provide a practical and low cost way of affording protection to forests from damage by wildfire.

a)     The lower branches of trees adjacent to firebreaks must be pruned to increase the effectiveness of the practice.

b)     Cost-Share Rates/Specifications

1)     Firebreak construction – 75% of actual cost not to exceed $1.50 per rod.

2)     Firebreaks for the area shall be cleared to a minimum of 1 rod in width.  (If erosion is a problem, place firebreaks on the contour, or construct the appropriate number of water bars to deflect flowing water.)

3)     Firebreaks must be disced at least twice annually to keep vegetation from accumulating or as indicated in the Plan.

(Source:  Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 10473, effective June 1, 1998)