6H

These counties occur within the heavily forested communities of the Southeast. They are more demographically stressed with a lower population density than other areas of the southeast. There is a significant history of prescribed fire use and non-fire treatment is supported by a forest industry with mills.

Example of a Typical County — Greene County, Alabama: Southwest of Tuscaloosa, this county is three quarters forested.

National Priorities

Vegetation and Fuels High
Homes, Communities and Values at Risk High
Human-Caused Ignitions Moderate
Effective and Efficient Response:
There is moderate risk of large wildfires, less potential for resource benefits.

Policy Options and Opportunities

Vegetation and Fuels
These counties have a history of using prescribed fire and could expand or maintain use of this fuel management option. There may be an active forest products industry nearby, which could support fuel treatments.

Homes, Communities and Values at Risk
Communities can plan and take coordinated action, in combination with individual actions by property owners. These counties could adjust building and construction codes in municipal areas.

Human-Caused Ignitions
Human caused ignitions are a problem in these counties. Reduce accidental and human-caused ignitions through enforcement or outreach.

Effective and Efficient Wildfire Response
Response organizations continue to protect structures, treat fuels and target ignitions as local conditions apply.

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