Prescribed Fire - US Forest Service
Prescribed fires, also known as prescribed burns, refer to the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions to restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire.
The Pros and Cons of Prescribed Burns - WFCA
2022年11月29日 · Learn about the pros and cons of prescribed burning with expert guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA). Prescribed burns are fires deliberately started and maintained by private parties, NGOs, tribal, local, state, and federal officials for the purpose of land management.
Prescribed fire helps make wildfire response safer and easier
5 天之前 · Prescribed fire is a key tool for reducing the size of wildfires. Removing flammable vegetation and establishing fire lines to remove dead wood and undergrowth down to mineral soil all help to slow the spread and intensity of wildfires. In August, when weather conditions across the South were extremely dry with many of the Gulf Coast states ...
Prescribed fire | Definition, History, & Benefits | Britannica
prescribed fire, form of land management in which fire is intentionally applied to vegetation. Prescribed fires are conducted under desired conditions to meet specific objectives, such as to restore fire regimes in adapted ecosystems or to limit …
Prescribed fire versus raging wildfire - US Forest Service
2023年10月25日 · “We must proactively mitigate future wildfire risk by taking proactive steps. Prescribed fire is one of those proactive management tools we can use to apply fire in the right place, at the right time, and for the right reasons,” said Larson.
What is a Prescribed Fire? - WFCA
2022年7月25日 · A prescribed fire, otherwise known as a “controlled burn” or “prescribed burn”, is a fire that is lit intentionally by local authorities after careful planning, and by going through the proper channels.
Prescribed Fire | US Forest Service Research and Development
2024年9月27日 · Prescribed fire can be used to maintain and restore the condition and function of ecosystems and to reduce wildfire risk. This work, in turn, assists fire responders in protecting communities, property, and infrastructure in the event of wildfire.
What is Prescribed Fire and Why is it Important for Forest Health?
Prescribed fire is the controlled application of fire by a team of experts to restore the health of a forest or grassland ecosystem. Every prescribed fire has a burn plan that outlines ideal temperature, humidity, and wind conditions for the burn to be executed safely.
Prescribed Fire | US Forest Service Research and Development
2023年3月6日 · The intentional ignition of vegetation under controlled conditions, prescribed fire is one tool used by land managers to regenerate mature forests and to restore fire-dependent ecosystems such as woodlands and savannas.
A Brief Introduction to Prescribed Fire
2024年10月17日 · What is prescribed fire? Prescribed fire is the controlled and intentional application of low-intensity fire across the landscape under specific weather conditions to achieve a management objective. The term prescribed fire includes both pile …