The Big Picture – Fire and Forest Health

Over stocked mature stands

Stand Replacement Fires

Results – Costly Fires

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Over Stocked Stands- Forest Health Crown Fire Potential

Previous Harvest – Removal of Seral Species - Options

Let’s not get stuck on one mind set

Other Options to Burning – Costs?

How will the Neighbors React?

Good Utilization

Underburn ?

Post Harvest Underburn

Good Results

Burn? Plant? Fire Risk?

Why Burn? –

Reduce Unwanted Species

Site Prep

Habitat Improvement

Fuel Reduction

What Will Our Future Bring?

Smoke Management

Burn Permits – Burn Plans

Risks

Happy Trails