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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Fire Management Plan
 
Forest Health: Bark Beetles and Fire (611kb pdf)
Newsletter about forest health in Rocky Mountain National Park, update for 2009.
 
Photo prescribed burn in Horseshoe Park October 2007

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Prescribed burns are one scientific way to reduce hazardous fuels in Rocky Mountain National Park. More than thirty-five firefighters monitor this prescribed burn in Horseshoe Park, October 2007.

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Title Pages

Signature Page

Abstract & Table of Contents

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Chapters

  1. Introduction
  2. Relationship of the Fire Management Plan to Land Management Policy, Land Management Planning, and Fire Management Policy
  3. Wildland Fire Management Strategies
  4. Wildland Fire Program Components
  5. Organizational and Budgetary Parameters
  6. Monitoring and Evaluation
  7. Fire Research
  8. Public Safety
  9. Public Information and Education
  10. Protection of Sensitive Resources
  11. Fire Critiques and Annual Plan Review
  12. Consultation and Coordination

 
Photo Black Bear
What's the Evening Program at the Campground?
Park Rangers lead programs and hikes on a variety of subjects throughout the park.
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a photo of Bierstadt Moraine in the fall
Bierstadt Moraine
Yellow and orange aspen on Bierstadt Moraine in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Photo car traveling past rock cut on Trail Ridge Road
Which park roads are open?
Road condtions and closures are updated regularly.
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Elk line drawing
Elk Vegetation Management Plan
Background, research and ways to get involved.
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a photo of lady rangers in 1960s National Park Service uniform,a photo of lady rangers in 1960s National Park Service uniform  

Did You Know?
These women, pictured in the 1960s National Park Service uniform, are rangers not flight attendants.

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Last Updated: June 11, 2009 at 11:24 EST