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Ecological integrity

The health, completeness, and natural balance of an ecosystem.

Restoration

The process of helping land or water that has been damaged or degraded recover to a healthy, natural state.

Shaded fuel break

A technique to remove some vegetation to slow down or stop wildfires, while keeping larger, shade-producing trees to help prevent new plant growth.

Anadromous fisheries

Fish species, such as salmon, that are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean to live most of their lives, and then return to freshwater to lay eggs.

Wilderness

A type of federal land officially protected by Congress where human activity is restricted to maintain its natural state, typically without roads or permanent structures.

Wild and Scenic Rivers System

A national program that protects certain rivers for their outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational value, preserving them in their free-flowing condition.

Remediation

The process of cleaning up or repairing land or water that has been polluted or damaged, often from illegal activities.