Wildfires : response, recovery and mitigation / Edward R. Robbins, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Robbins, Edward R., editor.

Series:

Natural disaster research, prediction and mitigation series.

Natural Disaster Research, Prediction and Mitigation Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservation of natural resources.

Nature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (334 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2023]

Summary:

The United States is experiencing an ongoing wildfire crisis. Fires, including some of the largest wildfires in the history of the United States, have engulfed millions of acres of wildlands over the past decade causing extensive property damage and resulting in loss of life. Wildfires are expected to continue growing in size and destructive potential in the foreseeable future. FEMA is required to respond to a rapidly increasing number of wildfires that are affecting communities, and government auditors have found deficiencies in FEMA's responses. This book reviews wildland fire prevention, mitigation, suppression, management, and rehabilitation policies.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

The 2020 Wildfire Year: Response and Recovery Efforts(

Opening Statement of Hon. Abigail Davis Spanberger, a Representative in Congress from Virginia

Prepared Statement of Hon. Abigail Davis Spanberger, a Representative in Congress from Virginia

Opening Statement of Hon. Doug LaMalfa, a Representative in Congress from California

Statement of John Phipps, Deputy Chief for State and Private Forestry, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Prepared Statement of John Phipps, Deputy Chief for State and Private Forestry, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Unprecedented Year

Key Partnerships with State and Local Partners

COVID-19 and Fire Suppression

Improving Forest Conditions

Conclusion

Submitted Comment Letter by Hon. Abigail Davis Spanberger, a Representative in Congress from Virginia

Re: S. 4431 and H.R. 7978

Section 101. Forest Landscape Projects

Section 103. Establishment of Fuel Breaks in Forest and Other Wildland Vegetation

Section 104. Emergency Actions

Section 105. New Information in Land Management Plans

Submitted Comment Letter by Hon. Abigail Davis Spanberger, a Representative In Congress from Virginia

Re: H.R. 7978

Submitted Letter by Hon. Abigail Davis Spanberger, a Representative in Congress from Virginia

on Behalf of Chad Hanson, PhD, Chief Scientist and Director

Jennifer Mamola, D.C. Forest Protection Advocate, John Muir Project, October 7, 2020

Submitted Post by Hon. Doug LaMalfa, a Representative in Congress from California

I Cry for the Mountains and the Legacy Lost: The Bear Fire

Dave Postscript

Submitted Statement by Hon. Doug LaMalfa, a Representative in Congress from California

on Behalf of Federal Forest Resource Coalition.

The 2020 Fire Season Should be the Watershed Moment for Federal Forest Management

Immediate Response: Focus on Restoring Access for Forest Management, Prioritizing Reforestation, Converting NEPA Ready Projects to Salvage

Going Forward: We Need to Manage Unreserved Forests Like Their Future-and Ours-Depends on It

Submitted Statement by Hon. Doug Lamalfa, a Representative in Congress from California

on Behalf of Dee Sanders, General Manager, Trinity River Lumber Company

August to September

Submitted Article by Hon. Dusty Johnson, a Representative in Congress from South Dakota

Blaze Burns 60 Acres

More Fires Feared without Timely Precipitation

Submitted Letter by James D. Ogsbury, Executive Director, Western Governors' Association

Attachment 1

Western Governors' Association

Policy Resolution 2017-10 National Forest and Rangeland Management

Background

Governors' Policy Statement

Governors' Management Directive

Attachment 2

Special Report

Executive Summary

How Did We Get Here?

Why the Western Governors' Forest and Rangeland Management Initiative?

What Are the Initiative's Management Principles and Philosophy?

Recommendations

Administrative Recommendations

Workshop: Missoula, Montana (Sept. 20-21, 2016)

Summary

Workshop: Boise, Idaho (Oct. 20-21, 2016)

Legislative Recommendations

Workshop: Deadwood, South Dakota (Dec. 1-2, 2016)

Implementation and Next Steps

Litigation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Workshop: Bend, Oregon (Jan. 23-24, 2017)

Pacific Islands Management Challenges

Tribal Practices and Additional Collaboration Opportunities

Enhanced Tracking and Performance Metrics

Case Studies

Montana

Idaho

GNA Statewide Master Agreement

Supplemental Project Agreements

South Dakota.

Black Hills Forest Initiative

County Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative

Oregon

Wyoming

New Mexico

Colorado

California

On the Web

Workshops

Webinars

Acknowledgments

Submitted Questions

Response from John Phipps, Deputy Chief for State and Private Forestry, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Questions Submitted by Hon. Abigail Davis Spanberger, a Representative in Congress from Virginia

Questions Submitted by Hon. Chellie Pingree, a Representative in Congress from Maine

Questions Submitted by Hon. Collin C. Peterson, a Representative in Congress from Minnesota

Questions Submitted by Hon. Kim Schrier, a Representative in Congress from Washington

Questions Submitted by Hon. Salud O. Carbajal, a Representative in Congress from California

Chapter 2

The 2021 Wildland Fire Year: Responding to and Mitigating Threats to Communities(

Opening Statement of Hon. Glenn Thompson, a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania

Statement of Randy Moore, Chief, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Prepared Statement of Randy Moore, Chief, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

2021 Fire Year

Taking Care of Firefighters and Communities

Reducing Fire Risk Across All Lands

South Tahoe Lake Hazardous Fuels Treatments

Recovery Post-Wildfire

on Behalf of Jessica Turner, Executive Director, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.

Submitted Map by Hon. Doug LaMalfa, a Representative in Congress from California

Response from Randy Moore, Chief, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Questions Submitted by Hon. Tom O'Halleran, a Representative in Congress from Arizona

Photos: Red Rock Ranger District National Forest

Links to Showing Environmental Degradation from OHVs: OHV Rollovers in 3 Days

Oct. 2, 2021, OHV Rollover, Doughnuts, Reckless Driving, Dust, Abuse, etc.

Sept. 26 29, 2021, Mud Doughnuts and Comments from Jeep Tour Driver

Sept. 25, 2021, OHV Rollover, Reckless Driving, Speeds, Environmental Damage

Sept 24, 2021, OHV Abuse, Speeds, Reckless Driving, Environmental Damage

Questions Submitted by Hon. Glenn Thompson, a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania

Question 11a. Who are the Plaintiffs for Each of These Lawsuits? Who Are the Claimants for Each of These NOIs?

Question Submitted by Hon. Dusty Johnson, a Representative in Congress from South Dakota

Appendix A. USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations Field Staff by Region, Forest, District with Acres and Square Miles as of November 1, 2021

Attachment 1. National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy

Attachment 2. National Wildland Fire Preparedness Levels

A Summary of the Nation's Wildfire Response Stages

Attachment 3. Testimony of Christopher French, Deputy Chief, National Forest System, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Infrastructure Needs of the U.S. Energy Sector, Western Water and Public Lands, and Consideration of a Legislative Proposal

Forests as Nature-Based Infrastructure

Wildland Fire Threat to Forests

Section 8003: Wildfire Risk Reduction

Section 8004: Ecosystem Restoration.

Other Natural Resources-Related Provisions

Civilian Climate Corps

Legacy Roads and Trails Program

Orphaned Well Site Plugging, Remediation, and Restoration Program

Tree Planting

Chapter 3

Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Act of 2021(

I. Purpose and Summary

II. Background and Need for the Legislation

III. Legislative History

IV. Section-By-Section Analysis of the Bill, As Reported

Section 1. Short Title

Section 2. Definitions

Section 3. Establishment of Commission

Section 4. Duties of Commission

Section 5. Powers of Commission

Section 6. Commission Personnel Matters

Section 7. Termination of Commission

V. Evaluation of Regulatory Impact

VI. Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate

Enclosure

VII. Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported

Index

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Other Format:

Print version: Robbins, Edward R. Wildfires: Response, Recovery and Mitigation

ISBN:

9798886974942

OCLC:

1355221203