Forest Fire/Wildfire Protection

Gorte, Ross W.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Natural resources;    Fire prevention;    Forest fires;    Emergency management;   

RP-ID  :  RL30755
RP-ID  :  RL30755_2006Jan18

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides historical background on wildfires, and describes concernsabout the wildland-urban interface and about forest and rangeland health. The reportdiscusses fuel management, fire control, and fire effects. The report then examinesfederal, state, and landowner roles and responsibilities in protecting lands andresources from wildfires, and concludes by discussing current issues for federalwildfire management.