the big picture – fire and forest health. over stocked mature stands
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The Big Picture – Fire and Forest Health
Over stocked mature stands
Stand Replacement Fires
Results – Costly Fires
State of WashingtonAcres Burned by Cause
1970-2002
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Logging Burning Lightning Other
State of Washington Fires by Cause
1970-2002
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Logging Burning Lightning Other
Over Stocked Stands- Forest Health Crown Fire Potential
Previous Harvest – Removal of Seral Species - Options
Let’s not get stuck on one mind set
Other Options to Burning – Costs?
How will the Neighbors React?
Good Utilization
Underburn ?
Post Harvest Underburn
Good Results
Burn? Plant? Fire Risk?
Why Burn? –
Reduce Unwanted Species
Site Prep
Habitat Improvement
Fuel Reduction
What Will Our Future Bring?
Smoke Management
Burn Permits – Burn Plans
Risks
Happy Trails
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