Fire management reaches one of the most remote places in the Pacific.
Prescribed fire operations were conducted on Wake Atoll to support habitat restoration and airfield safety, with our personnel from the U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch (Alaska and California) supporting the effort.
Working alongside the U.S. Army, USDA Wildlife Services, and Wake Atoll National Wildlife Refuge staff, crews advanced the mission of the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center through strong interagency coordination.
Crews treated about 140 acres of invasive ironwood, helping restore native habitat, improve seabird nesting conditions, and reduce bird strike risk near the airfield.
Wake Atoll, the northernmost atoll in the Marshall Islands geological ridge, is an active military airfield, National Wildlife Refuge, and National Historic Landmark. This unique setting makes the work essential for both ecological restoration and operational safety.
Learn more about the Wake Atoll National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/wake-at…
