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_2009Jan29

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

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