Fuel and Vegetation Management
There are tools we have to reverse the effects of fire suppression while addressing changes in vegetation communities due to changing fire regimes and climate change.
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed fire is the controlled use of fire under specified weather and fuel conditions to achieve land management objectives. Prescribed fire activities can include pile burning and broadcast burning. Both are important tools for fuels reduction, forest and range management, and other ecological objectives.
Targeted Grazing
Targeted grazing is the application of livestock at a determined season, duration, and intensity to accomplish specific vegetation or landscape goals. Targeted grazing using sheep, goats, or cattle is being used increasingly to manage vegetation in a variety of settings.