Intermountain Region

Fire and Aviation

Why is Hazardous Fuels Reduction important?

It can be the most effective way to reduce large fire suppression costs, protect community values, restore forest and grassland health, and improve firefighter and public safety through an aggressive hazardous fuels treatment program.

How is the work accomplished on the ground?

Hazardous fuels are treated using a wide range of tools with the goals of reducing the risk of wildland fire to communities and the environment. Fire managers use mechanical equipment, prescribed fire, chemicals, and/or a combination of different techniques and methods to efficiently reduce hazardous fuels. The selected method is based on what is appropriate to achieve the goals outlined in the resource or fire management plan.

2010 Success Stories

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Nevada

Humboldt -Toiyabe National Forest - Dog Valley Mechanical Fuels Reduction | (.pdf version)