Forest Fire/Wildfire Protection

[摘要] This report provides historical background on wildfires, and describes concerns about the wildland-urban interface and about forest and rangeland health. It discusses fuel management, fire control, and fire effects and also examines federal, state, and landowner roles and responsibilities in protecting lands and resources from wildfires.The report concludes by discussing current issues for federal wildfire management.

[发布日期] 2003-08-14 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Natural resources;Fire prevention;Forest fires;Emergency management