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Welcome to the
Arizona State Forestry Division
1110 West Washington, Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
The Arizona State Forestry Division provides for the prevention and suppression of wildland fires on state and private lands located outside of incorporated municipalities.
This mission is accomplished through the use of cooperative agreements with local, state and federal agencies as well as other entities organized to prevent and suppress wildfires. To further enhance these capabilities, State Forestry Fuels and Fire Crews are provided through the Arizona Department of Corrections.
Through our programs we protect 22,400,000 acres of state and private lands.
The Forestry Division is also engaged in forest management and urban and communities forestry activities designed to enhance forest health.
State Forester Vicki Christiansen
(Click photo to view bio)
ARIZONA FOREST HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Firewise trailer at work in Pine as citizens spread awareness of defensible space and wildfire prevention. Click on the photos for Firewise information.
Firewise
There are many information resources available on wildland fire prevention, including the FIREWISE program:
"Living with wildfire" is a publication designed to help homeowners live more safely by taking precautions
Arizona Community Tree Council announces new class: Tree and storm response training
We celebrate Arbor Day in the spring. Click on the photo for more information trees
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Wildfire Information, Weather and Restrictions:
STATE PRESS RELEASES
San Pedro Riparian Project ranks 1st in Nation
for Forest Legacy Program funding
Please see Nature Conservancy's press release
Qualifications Review Committee
Next Meeting
Cancelled
With the onset of the 2009 fire season, all file reviews with now be conducted electronically as time permits.
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Smokey Bear has been there through the generations with the very simple message ..only you can prevent forest fires
Disaster and Emergency Information
Whether it is a disaster, emergency or local threats like wildland fires, for public safety information visit:
Arizona Incident
Management Team
The Arizona State Forestry Division and the Arizona Division of Emergency Management jointly sponsor the Arizona Incident Management Team (Arizona IMT). The team consists of employees of the Forestry Division, ADEM, state and Federal government as well as local fire fepartments throughout the state.
While the majority of the team’s experience is wildland fire, the team is organized with “multi hazard” intent and is used to manage a wide range of incidents and events at the local, state and Federal levels within Arizona and around the country.
The Arizona IMT can be configured and will respond to meet the requirements of almost any All-Risk incident up to and including a Type-2 Level. The team will respond as a Type-3 IMT, a Type-2 Short IMT, a Type-2 Long IMT, or as ordered depending on the needs and desires of agency administrators responsible for the incident.
2009 Team Roster
Map of Arizona - major vegetation types
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and 75 companion trees will come from the forests of Arizona
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