Little Pend Oreille NWR Fire Management Plan

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A pileated woodpecker perched on the trunk of a small tree
Hidden between the foothills of the Cascades and the Rocky Mountains, this unique, forested, mountainous Refuge provides habitat for large mammals like bear, cougar, deer, elk, and moose as well as over 200 species of birds.
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A firefighter is silhouetted in the dark walking along a fireline with orange flames in the background
Fire is a natural and essential component of many ecosystems. When managed properly, it serves as an effective tool for maintaining and restoring ecological balance. By integrating fire into land management practices, we’re supporting biodiversity and sustaining resilient ecosystems for wildlife...
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Fire management
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