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Potential operational delineation (PODs) are units defined by potential control lines (PCLs) that are features, such as roads and ridge tops. Within these boundaries, PODs identify information on forest conditions, ecology, and fire potential. PODs combine local fire knowledge with advanced spatial analytics to help managers develop a common understanding of risks, management opportunities, and desired outcomes to determine fire management objectives. The PODs framework has been applied on over 40 national forests and counting, often including adjacent landowners and jurisdictions for cross-boundary planning.