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Tag Archives: wildfires
Wildland Fire Knows No Boundaries…
Wildfires are a natural and inevitable part of many healthy ecosystems, but they also burn millions of acres each year, cost billions of dollars to combat, and can have devastating effects on communities—including destruction of property and even death. The … Continue reading
Dry, Hot American Summer
Wildland fires are a natural part of a healthy ecosystem. By removing old or dead vegetation, they stimulate new growth and improve wildlife habitats. But wildland fires can also be destructive and deadly. With fires raging in California, today’s WatchBlog … Continue reading
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September 29, 2015
Tagged aerial firefighting, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, fighting wildfires, fire preparedness, fire suppression, firefighting, firefighting aircraft, Fish and Wildlife Service, forest service, National Park Service, NRE, preventing wildfires, Smokey Bear, what causes wildfires, wildfires, wildland fires
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Gearing Up for Wildland Fire Season
With fires already burning in Southern California and the Southwest, the western United States is gearing up for another fire season. The federal government plays several roles in addressing wildland fires—from suppressing wildfires and reducing potentially hazardous vegetation that can … Continue reading
