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Extended drought and lack of management has left many of our forests in unnaturally dense, fire-prone conditions. Responsible and aesthetically pleasing fuel reduction can promote forest health while reducing the risk of catastrophic fire.
 | | Beetle-killed lodgepole pine |
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 | | chipping = low impact slash management |
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 | | 'doghair' thicket |
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 | | material ready to chip |
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 | | low impact hand burning |
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