Fire Management
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has an active fire management program
in Alaska. We recognize that wildland fires are ecologically important
on many of the 16 National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. We also recognize
that unwanted wildfires require suppression action. We may use prescribed
fires to improve habitats and maintain fire in our ecosystems. We may
also use prescribed fires and mechanical treatments to reduce hazards
in flammable vegetation to help protect private lands and communities
adjacent to National Wildlife Refuges. All of our actions are based
on local or regional plans, and support the goals of the National Fire
Plan
Last updated: August 27, 2008
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