The larger crew was unable to make it up here from Auburn and productivity was limited. The local Cal-Fire engine was able to help out and we had some good consumption on several piles near the lodge, burning 1 of the 13 acres remaining on HOA property on Tuesday. We burned a few more snow...Read More
Carnelian Woods’ Firewise certification has again been renewed through the end of 2025. The Firewise certification means that our housing development has been inspected by the local fire authorities and found to meet guidelines to minimize wildfire risk. The certification can allow homeowners to obtain lower insurance premiums and is found on the Forestry Committee...Read More
We are planning on December 16th and 17th to continue pile burning on the Carnelian Woods property. We plan on completing all 13 acres over these two days, but snow and moisture may cause delays. We do our best to minimize smoke impacts, but please be advised smoke may linger for a few days. With...Read More
July 23, 2024 Nevada Conservation District Staff is interested in exploring options for treating/restoring the creek running through our property, Carnelian Creek. They had no luck looking for grant funds but they’ll get back to us with ideas for what to do for a treatment plan. The creek is generally healthy, but is clogged in...Read More
Greetings Rakers, It’s that time again when we gather to remove flammable debris and chat with other Carnelian Woods homeowners and friends! Grab your hats and sunglasses, bring your favorite water bottles (full of delicious Tahoe tap water), slather on some sunscreen and prepare to sweat and get dusty! Friday, July 12th at 0900 (ish) at the Upper...Read More
Greetings Rakers, It’s that time again when we gather to remove flammable debris and chat with other Carnelian Woods homeowners and friends! Grab your hats and sunglasses, slather on some sunscreen and prepare to sweat and get dusty! Friday, July 12th at 0900 (ish) at the Upper Units Water, rakes and gloves provided. Pizza for lunch...Read More
The Sugar Pine Foundation will plant over 350 Sugar Pine seedlings on the “undeveloped lots” (top of Silver Pine, above the locked gates) area of the Carnelian Woods property on Thursday, May 9, 2024 between 10 am and 2pm (weather permitting). Volunteers from Carnelian Woods, Agate Bay, and neighboring areas are cordially invited to attend and help...Read More
Ignitions did not go as planned today due to travel delays and other factors. We are still looking at basically 10 acres of piles remaining on the Carnelian Woods property. With the snow already on the ground and the current and predicted storm systems, it is unlikely that we’ll burn these last 10 acres this...Read More
The conditions are right so NTFD is planning on bringing in the love this Valentine’s Day with more pile burning Wednesday and Thursday. We have a goal of 10 acres this week which would essentially complete the pile burning on Carnelian Woods property. There have been a few difficult piles that we may burn next...Read More
NTFD pile burning operations went well January 29-31. We completed all 19.5 acres (around Carnelian Woods upper units), reaching our goal for the week and completing most of the work for this project. There are 11.3 acres of piles remaining on the 78-acre total project. Depending on the incoming storms we will attempt to burn...Read More
