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When fire is judged to be too risky or ineffective under acceptable prescriptions, mechanical treatments can be effective in meeting resource objectives.

The use of fire as a vegetation management tool on rangelands has a long history. It has also been addressed in many environmental impact statements and site-specific environmental assessments.

Specialists from the Winnemucca (Nevada) Field Office are using innovative laser technology to monitor fire rehabilitation treatment performance on burned areas that have been reseeded.

In recent years there has been increased interest in the use of prescribed burning for habitat improvement for livestock and wildlife.

Prescribed fire is increasingly used for fuels management and ecosystem restoration.