Mitigating Wildfire Risk in Rights-of-Way With Integrated Vegetation Management

Learn about the growing risk of wildfires across the U.S. and how an integrated vegetation management approach in ROW can be a vital tool for helping to protect communities and landscapes.
June 30, 2026

Go inside a recent California wildfire response with real-world photos, video, and firsthand perspectives from the California Department of Transportation.

Wildfire risk is no longer confined to the western U.S. As more places experience extreme heat and drought, wildfires are cropping up in new places, from Wisconsin to Florida. Positioned at the intersection of human activity and natural areas, rights-of-way play an important role in wildfire mitigation. Learn how integrated vegetation management (IVM), including the use of herbicides, is already making a difference in reducing fire severity, and find practical strategies for reducing wildfire risks in areas you manage.