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They are of mixed land cover with a large portion of the county forested. These counties are more demographically stressed with a lower population density than others in the west.
Example of a Typical County — Del Norte County, California: Large fires occurred here in 2002 and 2008 on the Six Rivers National Forest. The eastern part is coast redwood that rarely burns.
National Priorities
Vegetation and Fuels | High |
Homes, Communities and Values at Risk | High |
Human-Caused Ignitions | Low |
Effective and Efficient Response:
There is high risk of large wildfires, more potential for resource benefits.