Burning question asked by USFS
From our weekly issue dated March 12, 2008
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest land managers are seeking public comments regarding a proposal to amend the Land and Resource Management Plans “to allow for the full range of Appropriate Management Response (AMR) strategies for the management of wildland fires.”
AMR encompasses the spectrum of possible responses to unplanned fires. Aggressive fire suppression actions would take place where private property or natural resources are likely to be damaged. Less intense responses could be considered where resource benefits are more likely.
“The goals are to allow more acres to be affected by fire where we believe it will benefit forest health, obtain desired ecological conditions, and reduce the risk of damage over the long term,” said Scott Conroy, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest supervisor.
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AMR encompasses a range of possible responses to unplanned fires, from monitoring (watching the fire burn to ensure objectives are being met) to full suppression (putting the fire out). The same fire may have objectives for protecting values and infrastructure as well as for resource benefits.
The agency would like to hear any comments, concerns, ideas, or issues the public may have regarding this Proposed Action by April 4. The U.S. Forest Service would review all input and anticipates publishing an Environmental Assessment in May 2008.
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Comments can be sent to Rob Budge, deputy fire staff-Fuels, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, P.O. Box 520, Medford OR 97501; FAX (541) 779-3098 or to comments-pacificnorthwest-rogueriver-siskiyou@fs.fed.us. The name of the project, “Appropriate Management Response” should be placed in the subject line. For further information, or questions contac Budge at (541) 858-2434 or at rbudge@fs.fed.us
