Wildland Fire Management

Wildland Fire is an important component of a thriving ecosystem, including the natural aspects of the site.

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The goals of the Fire Management program at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial are to manage wildland fire to protect the public and communities, conserve natural and cultural resources, and restore and maintain ecological health. On this page you will find iinformation about about how the National Park Service and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial manage fires within the site, as well as resources about fire safety and education.

Press releases relating to the Wildland Fire Management program at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial can be found on the park's news page.

How You Can Help

Help protect Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial from accidental wildfires that can cause harm to wildlife, resources, and people. Our Fire Prevention and Education page has information about fire safety, how to prevent wildfires, and educational resources about the National Park Service's fire management plan.

 

Great Lakes Fire Management Zone

Wildland Fire operations at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial are facilitated by the Great Lakes Fire Management Zone. The Great Lakes program oversees fire operations at 12 other National Park Service sites in the Midwest. Use the interactive story map to learn more about the different parks that the program services.

 

 

These park units include: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, St Croix National Scenic Riverway, George Rogers Clark National Historic Park, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, Pullman National Monument, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Ice Age National Scenic Trail, North Country National Scenic Trail, and the Mississippi National River Recreation Area.