NS.1.1.BDevelop a forest management plan with an outreach and education component to maintain healthy forests and mitigate fire risks.

Plymouth’s forests provide carbon storage, habitat, stormwater benefits, and recreational value—but climate change can increase stressors like pests, drought, and wildfire risk. This action develops a forest management plan that balances ecological health with fire risk mitigation and includes outreach and education so residents understand best practices and support management activities. Proactive management can reduce fuel loads in high-risk areas, improve forest resilience, and protect nearby neighborhoods. Success looks like an adopted plan, informed community participation, and on-the-ground practices that maintain healthy forests while reducing fire risk under future climate conditions.