Forest fuel treatments like thinning and prescribed burns prevented $2.8 billion in wildfire damages across nearly 300 western US fires. Every dollar invested in these preventive measures saves $3.75 in damages.
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Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves $3.75 in wildfire damages, study finds
Nearly 300 Fires analyzed
$3.75 Per Dollar Return on investment
$2.8 Billion Total losses prevented
Forest Thinning & Prescribed Burns Primary treatment methods
$3.75 Per Dollar Spent return on investment