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Tribes make strides in managing wildfires on Flathead Indian Reservation (www.bia.gov)
In times of crisis, wildfires can bring people and partners together to achieve a common goal.
Explosive fire activity in Australia (earthobservatory.nasa.gov)
The number and intensity of pyrcocumulus and pyrocumulonimbus clouds in Australia has many scientists saying this event may be one for the record books.
How did National Wildlife Refuges fare in 2019 from the threat of wildfire? (www.fws.gov)
In 2019 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service staff committed over 155,000 hours to wildland fire response and all-hazard risk management, treating 183,000 acres for hazardous fuels reduction through prescribed fire and mechanical treatments.
In the News: Forestry class fights fire with fire (msutoday.msu.edu)
Michigan State University’s Department of Forestry is taking the lead in helping students better understand how to manage wildfires.
NPS Fiscal Year 2019 Accomplishments (www.nps.gov)
Treatment of approximately 230,300 acres of public land helps reduce wildfire risks in America’s national parks, safeguarding nearby communities, natural resources and infrastructure.
BIA marks progress (www.bia.gov)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and its Wildland Fire and Aviation Management program announce a number of firsts that demonstrate exceptional interagency collaboration abilities and commitment to improving the development of their wildland fire workforce through new training opportunities for women.
Interior reduces wildfire risks on more than 1.4 Million acres of Federal land in 2019 (www.doi.gov)
Department of the Interior doubles and nearly triples targets set by President Donald Trump for vegetative treatments to reduce wildfire risk in Fiscal Year 2019, marking the largest fuel load reduction in a decade.
Web Reads: Working with communities to make a difference (www.iafc.org)
Wildland fire is a year-round reality that is setting records for the size, destruction, costs, and loss of lives and property. The RSG! Program seeks to make a difference in communities faced with wildland fire threats.
Web Reads: The women before me (www.amandamonthei.com)
A history of the women who have served on the Zigzag Hotshot Crew.
U.S. continues to support Australia wildfire suppression efforts (www.nifc.gov)
As wildfires continue to burn in Australia, the United States is sending additional U.S.
Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service wildfire personnel to assist with ongoing
wildfire suppression efforts.