National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy
In response to requirements of the Federal Land Assistance, Management, and Enhancement (FLAME) Act of 2009, the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) directed the development of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (Cohesive Strategy).
The Cohesive Strategy is a collaborative process with active involvement of all levels of government and non-governmental organizations, as well as the public, to seek national, all-lands solutions to wildland fire management issues. Read the Cohesive Strategy Overview…
On June 7, 2012, the Secretaries of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture released (PDF, 155 KB) the A National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy-Phase II National Report (PDF, 7.1 MB). Read more about Phase II…
Cohesive Strategy Topics
Background
The Cohesive Strategy envisioned by the WFLC builds on successes of the past while incorporating a new collaborative approach to managing a complex national problem — wildfire. This new approach includes all the partners involved in fire management and gives each a voice and a role in addressing a collective problem. Read more about the Background of the Cohesive Strategy…
Goals and Performance Measures
Concise, mutually accepted goals, and guiding principles are the foundation of a cohesive strategy. Read more about the Goals and Performance Measures…
Governance and Engagement
The Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) provides broad oversight for the Cohesive Strategy Process. The Wildland Fire Executive Council (WFEC), appointed by the WFLC, works with the Cohesive Strategy Subcommittee, the Regional Strategy Committees (RSCs), the National Science and Analysis Team, and Working Groups to provide governance of the process. Read more about Cohesive Strategy Governance and Engagement…
Reports Library
Reports and presentations related to the Cohesive Strategy are available. See the Report Library…
Partner Perspectives - Podcasts
Leaders provide information and discussion regarding the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy and related topics. We are currently providing information and discussion regarding the Cohesive Strategy and related topics in audio format. See Partner Perspectives…