American Forest Fires

Dive into the early history of fighting forest fires in the United States and the evolution of the Forest Service. How do our current systems compare to Indigenous policies and practices, and is there room for improvement?

Gain a more in-depth understanding of forest management in the United States. Dive deeper into the history of forest fires to see how they changed the American geographical landscape and meet the brave people who fight fires by land, sea and air.

There are vast differences between federal and private land management. Reflect on the history of fighting forest fires and examine some of the poor policies and practices that have tainted our progress.

U.S. firefighting policies have led us to a dead end. How can we fix the problems? Advocates aim to steer away from a "fire-industrial complex" and collaborate with the U.S. Forestry Service. Are there better ways to fight fires?