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While prior research often isolates barriers through surveys or conflates wildfire risk with prescribed burning risks, this study examines how decision-makers navigate these complexities in real-world contexts. Focusing on land management in Western Montana, the research utilizes qualitative, semi-structured interviews with agency personnel to explore the mental, social, institutional, and biophysical dimensions of decision-making. Findings indicate that implementation is driven by interconnected processes, including collective risk management, strategic resource leveraging, and the management of public perceptions. Additionally, a cultural shift toward normalized fire use is emerging, supported by peer networks and evolving professional norms. This study introduces a practitioner-centered conceptual framework to map factors influencing fire-related decisions. 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