Fire & Traditional Knowledge

Native Americans have used fire for millenia.  Fire on tribal lands was, and continues to be, used to protect and promote the persistence of cultural values and resources. However, there are many challenges to managing fire for tribal resources, especially across jurisdictions.

The resources on this page address the various aspects of integrating traditional and western knowledge to manage wildland fire and fuels.

This hot topic was developed in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Research Station and the Pacific Southwest Research Station.