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Charting the future - comprehensive wildfire strategies unveiled

Facing a rising tide of wildfires, America is embarking on a transformative journey. The administration’s Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission has charted a new path with their latest report to Congress, bringing a fresh perspective to wildfire management. 

Initiated in December 2021, the Commission represents a diverse group, including federal, state, local, and Tribal governments, and the private sector. Their year-long collaboration has birthed a holistic strategy to transform our reactive approach to wildfires into a proactive one. 

The report encapsulates seven pivotal themes: urgent new approaches, fostering collaboration, a shift from reactive to proactive, enabling beneficial fire, workforce expansion and support, modernizing decision-making tools, and resilience investment. 

A proposal is the Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Program, which focuses on enhancing ecological health. The strategy underscores the importance of balancing beneficial fire practices with public health, and emphasizes the critical need for a skilled, year-round workforce, addressing their pay and benefits. 

Additionally, modernizing tools, investing in resilience through consistent funding, and fostering collaboration across sectors and jurisdictions are highlighted. The aim is to forge resilient communities and landscapes, enhancing collaboration and addressing workforce needs. 

Informed by the Department of the Interior and USDA Forest Service’s plans, and backed by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, providing over $7 billion in funding, the recommendations signal a united front against wildfire risks. This endeavor exemplifies the Administration’s dedication to a comprehensive approach to reducing wildfire risks and enhancing resilience. 

Source : wisconsinagconnection

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