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Overview: Meet the Fire Lookout of Big Sky Country

7 minutes 51 seconds

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Are real-life fire lookouts becoming obsolete due to modern technology? Meet Mark Hufstetler, a fire lookout at Baptiste Tower in Flathead National Forest, Montana, who believes human observation is still imperative in fire detection and management. See how people like Mark have been protecting forests for over a century and continue to play a vital role in protecting natural resources. Part of the "Overview" series.

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Runtime: 7 minutes 51 seconds

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