The United States Fish & Wildlife Service in Boise, ID is a government agency dedicated to the conservation and protection of fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. With a focus on fire management, they work to improve the condition of lands while reducing the risk of damaging wildfires to surrounding communities. Through strategic planning and prescribed burns, they aim to enhance habitat for threatened and endangered species, support wildlife recovery efforts, and minimize the threat of wildfires.
With a team of dedicated professionals, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service manages approximately 450,000 acres of land, including fire-adapted ecosystems, and treats 350,000 acres with prescribed fire annually. Their priorities include strategic fuels management, investing in fuels treatment projects, and maintaining previously completed fuels-reduction projects. By leveraging partnerships and funding sources, they strive to promote safety and security on Service-managed lands while conserving and protecting the diverse wildlife and habitats of the region.
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