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Fire & Aviation
Special Projects
When Kaibab National Forest firefighters aren't suppressing wildland fires or igniting prescribed burns, they are participating in many other areas of forest management. Whether removing trees to reduce wildland fire risk, treating mistletoe-infected tree stands, repairing forest facilities, or volunteering in their local communities, firefighters stay busy year-round.
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Fire Ecology Curriculum
Two Kaibab National Forest employees developed a conservation education curriculum for grades kindergarten through high school that focuses on fire ecology. Fire Information Officer Jackie Denk and Interpretation Specialist Sharon Waltrip saw a need for the curriculum, which they hope will help to build an educated and involved public; create support within the local community; reach future leaders with Forest Service messages; enhance Forest Service presence in the community; build a foundation of understanding about scientific principles related to fire’s role in the ecosystem and Forest Service management; and, enhance classroom instruction while supporting state education standards.
Fire Ecology Curriculum
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Engine Crews Complete Restoration Work On Camp Clover House
Photo Gallery
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Fire Crews Remove Dead and Mistletoe-Infected Trees Near Williams
Dwarf mistletoes grow in tree bark and wood, absorbing water and nutrients of the host tree that otherwise are used for growth. The parasite induces a localized swelling of bark and wood and, often, nearby buds and branches are stimulated to grow excessively, resulting in abnormal clumps of branches called “brooms” or “witches’ brooms.” Parasitic and pathogenic effects of dwarf mistletoes include reduced growth rates and decreased strength and quality of infected wood. Individual small trees can be killed, and, in time, growth of infected, living trees can become completely stagnated.
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Kendrick project
In the Kendrick project area, located on the Williams
Ranger District near Kendrick Mountain, crews removed trees and slash
in order to reinforce areas that will serve as containment lines for future
prescribed burns. They also removed pine needles and other forest debris
that had accumulated around large ponderosa pine trees and snags in the
project area. By removing those fuels, the large trees and snags are more
likely to survive prescribed burn implementation.
Project Slide Show
USDA Forest Service - Kaibab National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 01 June 2006 at 18:10:38 EDT