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As Utahns begin planning summer vacations, the USDA Forest Service is encouraging people to be safe and prepared in public lands.
Maureen Brooks is the wildfire prevention program manager for the USDA Forest Service and said in 2020 there was an increase of 18 million visitors from the year before.
“It is important to have personal responsibility," she said. "As much as I enjoy the public spaces, I want somebody else to have that same experience.”
As people begin planning to spend time on public lands, the Forest Service is encouraging them to be aware of wildfire prevention and preparation to guarantee the safest trip.