Wildfire Prevention

Catastrophic wildfires are not inevitable. For much of the last century, active forest management kept them rare. But decades of hands-off policies have left our woods overgrown and our communities at risk. Bob knows we can do better.

Bob supports a much more active approach: stopping small fires before they become big ones, backed by year-round, locally based crews. Just as important, access roads and trails must be kept open so firefighters and equipment can reach a blaze quickly.

Strategic thinning, targeted prescribed burns near towns, and reducing fuels around legacy old-growth all help cut the risk of megafires. These tools also mean fewer weeks of hazardous smoke, cleaner air, and better habitat for wildlife.

From the Holiday Farm Fire to 2022’s Cedar Creek smoke, Lane County has seen the cost of inaction. Bob’s plan is rooted in proven practices that keep people safe, protect our forests, and save taxpayer dollars.

For more information, please go to: www.NWMapsCo.com/ZybachforLane/Platform/Wildfires.html