Fuels, Fire Ecology & Smoke Management

The Pacific Southwest Region Fuels Management, Fire Ecology and Smoke Management Programs are dedicated to protecting, restoring and enhancing the ecosystems of the Pacific Southwest through the use of fire and mechanical treatments.

Confronting the Wildfire Crisis » The Forest Service has launched a robust, 10-year strategy to squarely address this wildfire crisis in the places where it poses the most immediate threats to communities.

California Forest News » A video series exploring fire and fuels management and other topics related to National Forests in California

Implementation Guides

Cohesive Strategy
10 Year Comprehensive Strategy
Communities at Risk Federal Register listing of Communities at Risk
FRAP (CA Fire and Resource Assessment Program)
Fire Regime and Condition Class
Interagency Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation Procedures Reference Guide This Guide supports the Interagency Strategy for the Implementation of Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy. It provides unified direction and guidance for prescribed fire planning and implementation.