National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy

In response to requirements of the Federal Land Assistance, Management, and Enhancement (FLAME) Act of 2009, the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) directed the development of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (Cohesive Strategy). The Cohesive Strategy is a collaborative process with active involvement of all levels of government and non-governmental organizations, as well as the public, to seek national, all-lands solutions to wildland fire management issues. Read the Cohesive Strategy Overview…
Cohesive Strategy Topics
National Strategy
Fifteen listening forums were held across the nation from April through June 2010 where more than 400 participants representing federal, state, tribal, local, and non-governmental organizations discussed their concerns about land management and wildfire related risks. The input from these forums was included in the Cohesive Strategy documents. Read more about the National Strategy…
Goals and Performance Measures
Concise, mutually accepted goals, and guiding principles are the foundation of a cohesive strategy. Read more about the Goals and Performance Measures…
Governance and Engagement
The Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) provides broad oversight for the Cohesive Strategy Process. The Wildland Fire Executive Council (WFEC), a subset of the WFLC works with the Regional Strategy Committees (RSCs), the National Science and Analysis Team, and Working Groups to provide goverance of the process. Read more about Cohesive Strategy Governance and Engagement…
Project Updates and Calendar
Current information regarding the cohesive strategy effort’s progress is available with the following briefing papers and calendar of events. Read the Project Updates and Calendar…
Cohesive Strategy “In Brief” Podcasts
We provide information and discussion regarding the Cohesive Strategy and related topics in audio format. Hear the podcasts…