Fix the Forest

Foresters, firefighters, Indigenous Peoples, and scientists agree: 
When forests are thriving, wildfire is more manageable.
That means lives, lands, trees, and wildlife can survive when
wildfire strikes. We have the tools to better manage
our forests, and fires, but there’s no time to waste.

Relying on a proven strategy.

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Good Fire

Fire is a natural part of many forest ecosystems. Using safe, time-tested techniques to reintroduce fire where it has historically been present reduces dry fuels, supports vibrant forests, and reduces risks to communities.

Forest Thinning

Thinning is a critical strategy for reducing the severity of catastrophic wildfire and improving growing conditions for remaining trees, plants, and wildlife. Thinning thoughtfully reduces tree density to limit fire spread from tree top to tree top and gives nature space to thrive.

Advanced Firefighting

Fire suppression will always be an important part of forest management and community protection. Using advanced technology and resources helps improve wildfire management decisions, keeping the health of forests and communities in mind.

Community Wildfire Protection

Keeping communities safe in the face of increasingly catastrophic wildfire is of paramount importance. That includes greater focus on building fire breaks around communities and investment in making homes and businesses more fire resistant.

Top 5 Research Papers

The research is clear; Wildfire is burning hotter and faster than ever in drying western forests, but there are science-backed solutions to manage forests to better withstand fire.

Forest Management Q&A

There are a lot of questions about how forest management techniques can improve a forest’s ability to withstand catastrophic wildfire, but science and experience provide answers.