Wallow Fire Fuel Treatment (IMAGE)

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station

Wallow Fire Fuel Treatment

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This is a photo of treatment unit AP2 after the Wallow Fire. The fire burned down the hill (black area) as it encountered the treatment unit (brown area) and approached residences (green area). The treatment edge is obvious as is the change in fire behavior.

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Tim Sexton, U.S. Forest Service

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