Infrastructure & Recreation

Fuel breaks can be a part of community planning processes to developing lands with open spaces for multiple uses and benefits. For example, airstrips (like the one in Anchorage, Alaska below), roads, sports fields, or campgrounds can be positioned for fire protection. Planning for motorized or non-motorized recreational trails can coincide with planning for fuel break construction. 

Collaborative planning for multiple benefits also supports the potential for public-private partnerships, and the use of the space helps to ensure that the fuel break will be maintained through time.