3E
There are very few counties in this category. They are mostly found the southern plains of east central New Mexico and scattered counties in Kansas and Texas. They are characterized by rangeland systems that experience a large amount of area burned. There is little federal ownership and the landscape is dominated by private ranchland. When a fire occurs, they can tend to be larger fires. The application of fuel treatments could work on a seasonal basis.
Example of a Typical County — Curry County, New Mexico: This county includes Clovis, New Mexico and lies on US 60 between Lubbock and Albuquerque.
National Priorities
Vegetation and Fuels | Moderate |
Homes, Communities and Values at Risk | Low |
Human-Caused Ignitions | Low |
Effective and Efficient Response:
There is high risk of large wildfires, less potential for resource benefits.