Also, as further information is gathered, some activities could be added or dropped. As such, ALL proposed funding levels to any unit within the agency are tentative and subject to revision. The action and financial plan will be updated as data becomes more precise. Grouped by USDA Forest Service National Fire Plan Program Area. Introduction Each of the primary programs are briefly described below, along with corresponding components.
Later sections provide additional detail.
Congressional emphasis on local contracting, support to local communities, and increased local employment will be a priority, including the use of volunteer programs and the Youth Conservation Corps. Recognizing that the health and protection of Wildland Urban Interface areas requires the close involvement of local communities, the agency will work to maximize the use of funds on a matching basis in order to increase program accomplishment. Activities funded in Title IV will require some increases in staffing levels. To the extent possible, the agency will emphasize contracting to obtain services. To successfully implement these activities a diverse workforce, including support personnel in contracting, and science disciplines such as hydrology, terrestrial and aquatic ecology and archeology will be required.