Reducing Wildfire Risk Near Fort Huachuca
The Fort Huachuca Wildfire Resilience Project is an ongoing effort to reduce hazardous fuels and restore healthy forest and grassland conditions in southern Arizona on the Coronado National Forest.
Led by the National Forest Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and local partners, this work protects nearby communities, critical military operations, wildlife habitat, and vital watersheds.
A Landscape-Scale Fuels Reduction Project
This project focuses on reducing hazardous vegetation across a high-priority landscape where wildfire poses risks to nearby communities and infrastructure. Working with partners, NFF is supporting fuels reduction treatments across more than 1,700 acres.
Initial treatments have already been completed in key areas, with additional work planned to continue strengthening wildfire resilience across the broader landscape.
What This Work Looks Like on the Ground
Restoration efforts focus on improving overall landscape health by reducing excess trees and brush and restoring open forest and grassland conditions. These treatments help native grasses and plants recover, improve watershed health, and create more balanced habitat conditions.
By restoring these natural systems, the project helps landscapes better withstand wildfire, drought, and the long-term impacts of climate change, while supporting a wide range of wildlife species that depend on healthy, connected habitats.
Why This Work Matters Here
Reducing wildfire risk near Fort Huachuca protects more than just forests. This landscape supports wildlife habitat, provides important watershed functions, and plays a critical role in national security with government and military operations happening nearby.
Healthier conditions also support outdoor recreation and hunting opportunities that local communities rely on.
Behind every project is a story about the people that love and rely on their National Forest for clean water, strong economies, and safe communities.
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