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Keeping Fire On Our Side

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has been using and managing fire safely and cost-effectively since the 1930's, leading to lands being in healthier ecological condition overall, with lower risk of damaging fire. This long-term, balanced approach to fire management benefits both people and wildlife.


Hot News

Refuge Thins Pines to Reduce Fire Risk and Grow Bald Eagle Habitat
Beginning in July, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gave one of the largest summer roosting areas for bald eagles occurring east of the Mississippi River some much needed attention in the form of thinning to boost habitat quality and to lessen the risk of losing the critical eagle territory to wildfire. Read more…


Fire Supports Fight on Invasive Plants
A new handbook gives refuge staff practical guidelines to ensure that fire management does not result in the spread of invasive plants. Read more…


Refuge Burns to Preserve Rare Ecosystem
Home to one of the rarest ecosystems in the world, the National Key Deer Refuge recently completed their first prescribed burning in five years. Read more…


Service Fire Program Gets Attention at National Forestry Convention
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Program booth made an impression on professionals and college students attending the 2009 Society for American Foresters Convention in Orlando, Florida. Read more…


 

 

 

Last Updated: 10/26/2009