Prescribed Fire Protects Communities and Restores Parklands

Описание: Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation manages more than 55,000 acres across 28 parks, many of which are in wildland-urban interface areas. Through its Fire Management and Prescribed Fire Program, the department proactively reduces hazardous vegetation, restores natural fire cycles, and improves public safety. By applying fire under carefully selected weather and environmental conditions, trained professionals can reduce excess fuel and lessen the severity of future wildfires.

Wildfire risk is a growing concern across California, and Santa Clara County is no exception. Prolonged drought, rising temperatures, and decades of fire suppression have increased vegetation density in many natural areas, creating dangerous fuel conditions near communities. Unplanned wildfires can burn hotter, spread faster, and cause devastating impacts on people, property, wildlife, and air quality. Prescribed fire, also known as “good fire,” is one of the most effective tools available to reduce these risks while supporting healthy, resilient landscapes.

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