Definitions for "Prescribed fire"
Keywords:  ignited, nepa, ignition, wildland, fire
A fire ignited under predetermined conditions of fuels, weather, and topography to meet specific management objectives.
a fire deliberately lit and controlled by humans, usually as part of a land management program (e.g. to reduce the chance of uncontrollable bushfires, or to control weeds)
Any fire ignited by management actions to meet specific objectives. A written, approved prescribed fire plan must exist, and NEPA requirements (where applicable) must be met, prior to ignition. see also: Wildland Fire