The devil Is in the details: Understanding community acceptance of fuels treatments

Jane Marie Andrew; Patricia A. Champ

Treesearch

The devil Is in the details: Understanding community acceptance of fuels treatments

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Jane Marie Andrew, Patricia A. Champ

Year:

2024

Type:

Science Bulletins and Newsletters

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), June 2024. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.

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Abstract

Public support is crucial for successful fuels management, but vocal opposition can mask broader yet quieter community acceptance. It is helpful for land managers to have a picture of all perspectives, not just the most vocal ones. And what do communities think about fuels treatments?

Keywords

WiRe, fuel treatments, management

Citation

Andrew, Jane Marie; Champ, Patricia. 2024. The devil Is in the details: Understanding community acceptance of fuels treatments. Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), June 2024. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.