State and Teton County fire managers are taking a new approach to a fuels reduction program they oversee for the federal government.

This year, Teton County plans to have a full bidding process for the $250,000 logging program they administer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports (bit.ly/133Vylq) the fuels-reduction work will take place on Snake River Ranch, a cattle ranch in Jackson Hole.

A federal audit last year criticized the way that a committee allocated spending for the program.

This year, county fire managers expect to issue a formal request for proposals and meet with all bidders before awarding the contract.

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Information from: Jackson Hole (Wyo.) News And Guide, http://www.jhnewsandguide.com