(Optional) Develop a forest fire prevention plan.

Development should include

• identifying the major causes of wildfire in Virginia over the past 20 years
• identifying the major fire detection methods
• researching Virginia’s forest fire laws
• identifying the two general methods used in controlling a forest fire
• creating a forest fire prevention marketing campaign.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why are burning laws an important part of forest fire prevention? What is the 4 p.m. burn law?
• Why are spring (March and April) and fall (October and November) known as Virginia’s wildfire season? What factors contribute to this situation?
• What are some of the most common hand tools used to fight forest fires?
• What is the difference between a direct and indirect attack on a forest fire?
• What are some of the safety concerns related to fighting forest fires?
• What are some types of mechanized equipment often used to fight forest fires?
• How can awareness and education reduce the number of forest fires?