Over the last decade, the United States has seen a marked increase in the acreage consumed by wildland fires. While the frequency in which these events occur remains relatively stable, an accumulation in hazardous fuel loads poses a direct threat to life, property, and environmental systems. The aim of this study is to consider the various methods by which agencies and organizations manage forest systems and mitigate fire risks.

The project considers the economic burden various methods place on social resources and considers the larger implications of unmitigated accumulation. Specifically, impacts on critical infrastructure, GDPs, and local economies are considered through the investigation. The project aim is to aid decision makers in understanding the economic and social impacts related to wildland fire management funding.

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