Areas of the forest in Minnesota's Arrowhead are high priorities to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Past forest management, insect infestations, wind events, and climate change have resulted in an increase of flammable materials, referred to as "hazardous fuels." The Forest Service, partners, and our communities are collaborating on forest stewardship practices to become more resilient to wildfires and improve forest health. The following diagrams outline steps to reduce hazardous fuels in our forests.