Overcoming Barriers to Prescribed and Cultural Fire in California
Abstract
California's long history of fire suppression has led to a massive accumulation of fire fuels. An increasingly warming climate promises the increased occurrence of severe and intense wildfires. California natural resource agencies and other stakeholders recognize the importance of fuels reduction efforts, as made evident by recent policy development focused on expanding the use of prescribed and cultural fire. Due to the complex nature of implementing prescribed burning projects, barriers will have to be addressed in order to drastically up-scale acres treated. This brief aims to highlight current advancements in prescribed fire policy, and to provide recommended actions to actualize goals.
Authorship
This brief was prepared by Eloise Dresser ([email protected]).
The views, opinions and recommendations expressed in this policy brief are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management at UC Davis.