Record Fire Season Shines Spotlight On Forest Management

26 June 2002 - 3:00pm

A record fire season has sparked a debate on forest management tactics.

"As land managers face a fire season expected to be even worse than the devastating summer of 2000, officials now consider the creation of fire-safe forests a key priority. But if there is agreement that thinning is crucial, there is little accord on how it should be managed."

Source: MSNBC, June 26, 2002
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