Forest Protection Program
Department:
Agriculture
Priority Area:
Rural Development and Conservation
Program Description
The Forest Protection Program works to minimize damage to forest resources and personal property while giving priority to firefighter and public safety. The program prevents and suppresses wildfires, promotes hazard reduction activities, implements beneficial prescribed fire, and supports wildland fire training for volunteer fire departments and other wildland firefighters. The program also includes presentations for youth on wildfire prevention.
Details
Program Demographic:
Children, Adolescents / Young Adults, Adults, Aging Adults, Families, Communities, Rural Focus, Persons with Disability
Delivery Setting:
School, Other Community Setting, Organization / Business / Local Government, Outdoor Space