Author: Barry Thomas HillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wildfires
Languages : en
Pages : 7
Book Description
Wildland Fire Management
Author: Barry Thomas HillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wildfires
Languages : en
Pages : 7
Book Description
WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT: Reducing the Threat of Wildland Fires Requires Sustained and Coordinated Effort
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 9
Book Description
In summary, our work on wildland and fire has stressed the need for three things: (1) a cohesive strategy to address growing threats to national forest resources and nearby communities from catastrophic wildfires, (2) clearly defined and effective leadership to carry out that strategy in a coordinated manner; and (3) accountability to ensure that progress is being made toward accomplishing the goals of the National Fire Plan. Two years ago, the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior began developing strategies to address these problems, and recently established a leadership entity the Wildland Fire Leadership Council that is intended to respond to the need for greater interagency coordination. Whether the strategy and the council will serve as the framework and mechanism to effectively deal with the threat of catastrophic wildland fire remains to be seen and will depend upon how well the National Fire Plan is implemented. To determine the effectiveness of this implementation effort, we continue to believe that a sound performance accountability framework is needed; one that provides for specific performance measures and data that can be used to assess implementation progress and problems.
Fire Management Today
Author: Wildland Fire Management
Author: Robin M. NazzaroPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 143792218X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
The nation's wildland fire problems have worsened dramatically over the past decade, with more than a doubling of average annual acreage burned and federal appropriations for wildland fire management. The deteriorating fire situation has led the agencies responsible for managing wildland fires on federal lands -- the Forest Service in the Department of Agriculture and four agencies in the Department of the Interior -- to reassess how they respond to wildland fire and to take steps to improve their fire management programs. This report reviewed: (1) progress the agencies have made in managing wildland fire; and (2) key actions previously recommended and are still necessary to improve wildland fire management. Charts and tables.
Federal Wildland Fire Management
Author: DIANE Publishing CompanyPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788146793
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Managing wildland fire in the U.S. is a challenge increasing in complexity & magnitude. The goals & actions presented in this report encourage a proactive approach to wildland fire to reduce its threat. Five major topic areas on the subject are addressed: the role of wildland fire in resource management; the use of wildland fire; preparedness & suppression; wildland/urban interface protection; & coordinated program management. Also presented are the guiding principle that are fundamental to wildland fire management & recommendations for fire management policies. Photos, graphs, & references.
Forest Service little progress on performance accountability likely unless management addresses key challenges.
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428941371
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Wildfires in the West
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources, and Regulatory AffairsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Collaborative Approach for Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities and the Environment: 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy
Author: Barry LeonardPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437901891
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
In Aug. 2001 the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior joined the Western Governors¿ Assoc., Nat. Assoc. of State Foresters, Nat. Assoc. of Counties, and the Intertribal Timber Council to endorse this Strategy. The four goals of the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy are: Improve fire prevention and suppression; reduce hazardous fuels; restore fire-adapted ecosystems; and promote community assistance. Its three guiding principles are: (1) Priority setting that emphasizes the protection of communities and other high-priority watersheds at-risk; (2) Collaboration among governments and broadly representative stakeholders; and (3) Accountability through performance measures & monitoring for results. Illustrations.
Major management challenges and program risks Department of Agriculture.
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 142894219X
Category : Agricultural administration
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Technology assessment protecting structures and improving communications during wildland fires : report to congressional requesters.
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 142893197X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description