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The 2002 wildfire season, one of the worst in modern history, has reignited the congressional debate over how best to manage forests and minimize the risks of such devastating blazes.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Forest Thinning Legislation
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Forest Health Overview
Current Conditions and Tools for Improvement
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Analysis and Recommendations
General Accounting Office Report
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National Fire Plan
A Collaborative Approach to Reducing Wildfire Risks
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Healthy Forests Initiative
The President's Proposed Wildfire Prevention Strategy
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Pro & Con
Is the President's Healthy Forests Initative a Sound Wildfire Containment Policy?