Reducing the fire hazard, by activities such as fuel clearing, hazard reduction burning and public education
In fuels management: the planned treatment or manipulation of naturally growing vegetation or any other flammable material for the purpose of reducing the rate of spread and the output of heat energy from any wildland fire occurring in the treated area.
Any treatment of living and dead fuels that reduces the potential spread or consequences of fire.
Treatment of living or dead forest fuels to diminish the likelihood of a fire starting, and to lessen the potential rate of spread and resistance to control. Synonym - Fuel Treatment.
Any treatment of a hazard that reduces the threat of ignition and fire intensity or rate of spread.
Treatment of living and dead forest fuels to reduce the likelihood of a fire starting, and to lessen its damage potential and resistance to control.