Fire and Aviation
Fire and Aviation
Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Historically, frequent small fires burned in this area, reducing dense vegetation, renewing soil nutrients, and helping plant species to regenerate. The large number of homes located in and around the forest presents a tremendous challenge in this fire-prone ecosystem.
The Wasatch-Cache National Forest utilizes a variety of fire management tools including fire suppression, fire prevention and fuels management. The use of these tools, in combination, enhances protection of forest resources, homes and adjacent lands.
Prescribed Fire
The use of prescribed fire is a growing program intended to return fire to the ecosystem. Forest managers burn over 10,000 acres each year in order to accomplish specific resource objectives. Two of these objectives are reducing hazardous fuel buildups and improving range and wildlife habitat. Prescribed fires are carefully planned using information about precipitation, wind, fuel moisture and other elements to determine the best conditions to burn and meet the objectives. Prescribed fires are usually ignited by hand with drip torches or by helicopter.
Local Fire Information
State Fire Information
National Fire Information
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Successes
Evanston/Mountain View Ranger Districts
Logan Ranger District
Ogden Ranger District
Wildland Fire Use Fires
Big Creek Wildland Fire Use
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