Protecting forests from fire helps public values like wood, water, and recreation pay off for generations.
The book explains how protecting California’s public forests translates into dollars and cents, and why keeping fire away from the land matters for ongoing production. It also describes how protection standards guide equipment, organization, and efficiency on the ground so that forest use remains sustainable.
- See how fire protection can increase forest production and reduce economic losses over time.
- Learn how the value of forest resources is measured in dollars and cents.
- Find out how volunteers, residents, and the regular force work together for control.
- Learn how emergency funding, mobilization, and coordination shape district responses.
Ideal for readers interested in public forestry, fire management, and policy planning.