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The implementation of any fuels management effort is dependant on the effort's specifically defined objectives. The objectives are derived from overarching Fuels Program management goals and in the broader scope the Fire and Resource Programs' management goals. Project implementation may occur within the Wildland Urban Interface or surrounding the communities. Implementation procedures are required to adhere to all policy, guidance, direction, and laws. Collaboration and cooperation among federal and non-federal organizations as well as communities and individuals is encouraged and needed in many cases to successfully meet the project or program objectives. Project implementation concerns such as technical and operational support, resource sharing, prescribed burn day scheduling, etc., will be coordinated among Federal, State, Tribal local partners, and communities.
mountains Biomass
Woody biomass is defined as the by-product of restoration and hazardous fuel reduction treatments, including trees and woody plants (i.e. limbs, tops, needles, leaves, and other woody parts, grown in a forest, woodland, or rangeland environment). Woody biomass utilization is defined as the harvest, sale, offer, trade, and/or use of woody biomass. This utilization results in the production of a full range of wood products, including timber, engineered lumber, paper and pulp, furniture and value-added commodities, as well as bio-energy and/or bio-based products such as plastics, ethanol and diesel. The Secretaries of the Department of the Interior, Agriculture, and Energy support the utilization of woody biomass by-products from restoration and fuels treatment projects wherever ecologically and economically appropriate and in accordance with the law. 		 
sunset at a fire Smoke Management
Smoke management is a critical aspect of wildland fuels reduction. Airborne smoke particulate, especially particulates smaller than 2.5 um in diameter (PM2.5), are generated through the burning process and may pose potential health, visibility, safety, and nuisance problems. Forest and fire managers and air quality specialists are required to address these issues when and where appropriate to maintain the public and environment protection.
   
drip torch Types of Fuels Treatments
Fuels are considered any type of combustible material. The primary objective of hazard fuels reduction or vegetation treatments is to remove enough of this fuel to reduce the risk posed by wildfire. In general, fuels treatments reduce surface fuels and/or maintain healthy forests using thinning and limbing techniques. Treatments have been proven to successfully lessen the severity and threat of wildfires to the public and firefighter safety as well as making fire suppression easier.
   
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