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Fire Management

Topics in this section help landowners and local fire departments prevent and control wildfire, and it helps landowners use prescribed fire to managed wildlife habitat.

Prescribed Fire

The careful use of prescribed fire can actually improve forest ecosystem health and protect life and property. The Department’s Forestry Division provides landowners and forest managers with information about using prescribed fire to improve timber stands and funding to help rural communities protect themselves from fire. More

Wildfire

Wildfires destroy habitat, communities, homes and lives. Find out what you can do to prevent and control it. This section includes tools and grant opportunities for local fire departments and tips for landowners. More

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  • NOAA Fire Weather Map

    Find active wild or prescribed fires in your area and view fire weather information and forecasts. Please contact your local MDC Forester before attempting any prescribed fire.

Fire Management
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