The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is hosting two workshops for local defensible space and tree removal contractors.

Contractors attending either training will be included on the 2015 Tree Removal and Defensible Space Contractor List provided to residents participating in defensible space grant programs, requesting tree removal permits, or receiving defensible space inspections.

The first is April 23 from 8:30-11am, North Tahoe FPD Station 51, 222 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City. The other is April 30, 8:30-11am, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 128 Market St., Stateline. RSVP by April 17 by emailing bbarr@trpa.org

Attendees will receive training on:

•  Tree removal and defensible space related regulations in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Code of Ordinances.
• Fire agency defensible space requirements and available grant programs.
• TRPA’s online Tree Removal Permit Application tool.