Obama administration outlines new strategy for wildfire season

Abstract

As the wildfire season approaches, the Obama administration has released its new National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy, developed by federal, state, tribal, and community partners. The strategy outlines new approaches to maintain healthy ‘landscapes, prepare communities for the fire season, and better address the nation's fire threats. “Through more strategic coordination with local communities the National Cohesive Strategy will help us better protect 46 million homes in 70,000 communities from catastrophic wildfires,” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.