Forest Fires
Forest fires destroy thousands of acres of precious resources every year. Although forest fires are sometimes periodical natural occurrences, many causes of forest fires are human activities. To protect our forest land from fire damage, everyone needs to be vigilant about observing safety precautions. Not all forest fires are negative events. Prescribed fire is a vegetative management tool used to maintain fire dependent ecosystems and restore natural balance. Throughout the long history of forest firefighting, many new insights and technics have evolved as a result of research and development. On this page, there are links leading to tips for the public, measures taken by local and state agencies and cooperative efforts among the local, states' and federal governments.
More about Forest Fires:
- Prescribed Fire Plans on Long Island - Prescribed Fire on Long Island
- Out Of State Fire Crews - Information pertaining to fighting forest fires outside of New York
