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Mammoth Cave National ParkMatt Bransford leading a group into Mammoth Cave, circa 1920
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Mammoth Cave National Park
Fire Management
 
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Fire is a fact of life – and a valuable tool for managing our natural resources – here at Mammoth Cave National Park. Follow the links below to learn more about our fire management, and to find useful fire-related resources.

 
Fire Management Plan - Mammoth Cave NP

Mammoth Cave NP Fire Management Plan (PDF)

 
Flames of Change brochure

Flames of Change: An Overview (PDF)

 
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Biological Assessment
 
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Current fire weather forecasts
Flames
Fire Forecasts
Current fire weather forecasts are available here.
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Fire Curriculum materials
Fire Curriculum
Dowload the Mammoth Cave National Park Fire Curriculum here.
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Park ranger
Park Planning
Review the park's planning documents here.
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Did You Know? Native Americans mined minerals in Mammoth Cave for 2,000 years.  

Did You Know?
Native Americans of the Early Woodland period gathered minerals from Mammoth Cave between 2,000 and 4,000 years ago ... no one knows why. Objects they left behind – slippers, cane torches, gourds, and mussel shells – remain perfectly preserved in the cave.

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Last Updated: March 11, 2009 at 17:52 EST