The group is composed of and directed by a variety of interested parties, including private landowners, public land managers, university researchers, volunteer fire departments and nonprofit organizations. Meetings provide a forum to discuss topics such as liability and risk, fire policy, fire effects, and enhancing resource sharing and cross-boundary planning.

The work group seeks to capitalize on the strength of existing partnerships in the Blackfoot and ultimately put more prescribed fire on the ground to restore wildfire resilience, increase fuel treatment effectiveness and community safety, enhance ecological benefits in fire-prone forests, and improve wildlife habitat. Members track and share knowledge on similar efforts across the West. The Blackfoot Challenge Forestry and Prescribed Fire Coordinator also helped establish and serves on the Montana State Prescribed Fire Council.

To learn more or become a member of the Blackfoot Prescribed Fire Work Group, contact our Forestry Coordinator Cindy Super.