What tools other than prescribed fire do Federal agencies have to reduce fuels hazards?
Besides wildland fire, fuel treatment may be accomplished by mechanical, chemical, biological, and manual means. In some areas, fuel accumulations may be so heavy that use of wildland fire may not be practical. In these cases pre-treatment of the area by another means, such as selective timber harvest, may be necessary before wildland fire may be applied. For other fire related questions see the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) FAQ Web site at http://www.nifc.gov/faq.html.
