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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Vegetation management; wildfire preparedness; hazard mitigation; geographic information systems
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City Of San Luis Obispo Open Space Vegetation Management Plan, Danielle Rose Althaus
City Of San Luis Obispo Open Space Vegetation Management Plan, Danielle Rose Althaus
Master's Theses
This Master’s Professional Project is focused on the development of a draft Vegetation Management Plan for the City of San Luis Obispo Open Space properties. The purpose of the plan is to provide a comprehensive document which identifies how the city is addressing wildfire preparedness in city-owned open space properties. Methods used in plan development include a literature review, content analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), a course audit, and consultation with city staff and other stakeholders. Each open space property is identified in the plan, describing its location, vegetation, topography, assets, access points, water supply, evacuation routes, historical fire data, …