Smoke Management Guide for Forestry

The Smoke Management Guide for Forestry provides strategies to responsibly control and reduce smoke from forest fires and prescribed burns. Its goal is to balance the benefits of fire in forest health with minimizing air quality impacts on communities. The guide emphasizes planning, timing, and weather conditions to safely conduct burns, ensuring smoke disperses effectively and doesn't harm public health or visibility. By following these principles, land managers can use fire as a tool for ecosystem maintenance while protecting the surrounding environment and communities from excessive smoke exposure.