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Abstract
Conserving urban tree and shrub cover provides many benefits for wildlife and people, yet often becomes a lower priority than fuels treatments to mitigate fire risk in the wildland–urban interface (WUI). We support the principle that considering multiple objectives on privately owned property is valuable and can be achieved. Data sharing and collaboration between wildfire experts and wildlife biologists could improve the quality and extent of managing both animals and fire. Furthermore, the adoption of statewide policy and municipal regulations for preventing wildfires in the WUI provides an opportunity to incorporate ecological functions in the same directives for a balanced management approach.
Recommended Citation
Becker, Miles; Edgeley, Catrin M.; and Stoner, David
(2025)
"Refine Fuels Treatments in the Wildland–Urban Interface With Wildlife in Mind,"
Human–Wildlife Interactions: Vol. 19:
Iss.
3, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26077/w4vg-km86
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/hwi/vol19/iss3/4
