BLM Planning 11K Miles Of Fuel Breaks To Control Great Basin Wildfires

The video discusses the use of fuel breaks in the Great Basin to control wildfires by reducing vegetation, which helps slow down fires and protect forests and firefighters. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to create fuel breaks in several states, including California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. While some scientists question their effectiveness, the BLM reports that 78% of fuel breaks have been successful in containing fires. Wildfires have devastated 13.5 million acres in the area from 2009 to 2018, becoming more frequent and severe.

What is the primary purpose of creating fuel breaks in the Great Basin?

• To slow down wildfires

• To increase vegetation growth

• To build new roads

• To promote tourism

Which organization is responsible for creating fuel breaks in the Great Basin?

• National Park Service

• U.S. Forest Service

• Bureau of Land Management

• Environmental Protection Agency

Which states are included in the fuel break plan by the Bureau of Land Management?

• California, Nevada, and Arizona

• California, Oregon, and Idaho

• California, Washington, and Oregon

• California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah

What percentage of fuel breaks have been effective in containing forest fires according to the BLM?

• 60%

• 90%

• 50%

• 78%

How many acres have wildfires devastated in the planned area between 2009 and 2018?

• 15 million acres

• 13.5 million acres

• 20 million acres

• 10 million acres