Forest fuels definition

Forest fuels means any flammable woody material, grass or other plant matter that may constitute a wildfire hazard or that is intended for disposal by prescribed burning, but does not include products that have had secondary processing such as boards, posts or paper.

Examples of Forest fuels in a sentence

  • Spring 2019 Cherokee National Forest fuels (heavy vegetation that can fuel wildfires) and to open this area up to encourage the growth of desira- ble native grasses and forbs— while providing wildlife habitat and nesting areas, and eliminating unwant- ed tree species that crowd and compete with desirable species.