In the wake of the 2012 Colorado fires which destroyed hundreds of homes and will cost an estimated $450 million in damage, PERC President Terry Anderson and former PERC fellow Sarah Anderson take a look at the motivating forces behind Forest Service fuel management decisions. Their research finds that although economic and political factors influence the Forest Service, ecology is at the heart of the issue.
An Analysis: Wildfire Management
Date
Topics
Related Content
-
President Trump Issues Executive Order Codifying PERC’s Proposal to Increase International Visitor Fees for National Parks
PERC estimates a new fee structure could generate up to $1.2 billion for the National Park System, address costly maintenance backlogs
-
Victory for Montana’s Landscapes: HB84 Passes with Broad Support and Bold Vision
A groundbreaking win for wildfire resilience, land stewardship, and collaborative conservation across the state
-
Promoting Smarter Conservation at the Interior Department
PERC filed a suite of public comments to reduce regulatory burdens and advance environmental stewardship.