The Effects of Thinning and Similar Stand Treatments on Fire Behavior in Western Forests
Title | The Effects of Thinning and Similar Stand Treatments on Fire Behavior in Western Forests PDF eBook |
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Pages | 38 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Forest fires |
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The Effects of Thinning and Similar Stand Treatments on Fire Behavior in Western Forests
Title | The Effects of Thinning and Similar Stand Treatments on Fire Behavior in Western Forests PDF eBook |
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Pages | 27 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Forest fires |
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Effects of Forest Thinning Treatments on Fire Behavior
Title | Effects of Forest Thinning Treatments on Fire Behavior PDF eBook |
Author | Kimberly Lowe |
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Pages | 8 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Forest fires |
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One of the goals of restoration in southwestern ponderosa pine ecosystems is to reduce the risk of unnaturally severe wildfires. Many factors influence fire behavior including drought, topography, insect infestation, and weather but fuels are the only factor that people can realistically manage. This publication summarizes what is known about restoration treatment effects on fire behavior in ponderosa pine forests, and suggests treatment options that can alter future fire behavior.
Fuel Reduction in Residential and Scenic Forests
Title | Fuel Reduction in Residential and Scenic Forests PDF eBook |
Author | Joe H. Scott |
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Pages | 24 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Forest fires |
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Three alternative thinning treatments for reducing fire hazard and improving forest health in scenic ponderosa pine forests of the Intermountain West are compared. Treatment cost and revenue, su, rface and crown fuel reduction, and aesthetic preference of the treatments are analyzed. The application of these ecosystem restoration treatments may have far reaching implications.
Guide to Fuel Treatments in Dry Forests of the Western United States
Title | Guide to Fuel Treatments in Dry Forests of the Western United States PDF eBook |
Author | Morris C. Johnson |
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Pages | 328 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Fire and Fuels Extension, Forest Vegetation Simulator (Computer program) |
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The Fire and Fuels Extension of the Forest Vegetation Simulator (FFE-FVS) was used to calulate the immediate effects of treatments on surface fuels, fire hazard, potential fire behavior, and forest structure for respresentative dry forest stands in the Western United States. Treatments considered included pile and burn and prescribed fire.
Science Basis for Changing Forest Structure to Modify Wildfire Behavior and Severity
Title | Science Basis for Changing Forest Structure to Modify Wildfire Behavior and Severity PDF eBook |
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Pages | 52 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Forest fires |
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Wildland Fire in Ecosystems
Title | Wildland Fire in Ecosystems PDF eBook |
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Pages | 92 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Animal ecology |
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