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The majority of these counties are in central Idaho are rural and forested. There are not as many homes in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) as other areas of the west. Emphasis could be on preparedness for large, long duration fires.

Example of a Typical County — Custer County, Idaho: This central Idaho county is dominated by the Challis and Sawtooth National Forests. Large long-duration lightning fires are common.

National Priorities

Vegetation and Fuels Moderate
Homes, Communities and Values at Risk Very Low
Human-Caused Ignitions Low
Effective and Efficient Response:
Counties in this combo have high risk to large wildfires and most counties have less potential for resource benefits than others.

Policy Options and Opportunities

Vegetation and Fuels
Local discretion should be used to determine the importance of fuel treatment, which treatment is applicable and what is affordable based on the use of local resources.

Homes, Communities and Values at Risk
Local discretion should be used to determine the importance of home and community actions.

Human-Caused Ignitions
Human caused ignitions are not as great here as in other parts of the country, but may deserve attention if a local situation dictates.

Effective and Efficient Wildfire Response
Prepare for large, long duration wildfires.

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