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The 2000 and 2002 fire seasons were, by most standards, among the worst in the past. Many argue that the threat of severe wildfires has grown, because of unnaturally high fuel loads (e.g., dense undergrowth undergrown and dead trees), raising concerns about damage to property and homes in the 'wildland-urban interface' (WUI) -- homes in or near forests. Debates about fire control and protection, including funding and fuel treatment (e.g., thinning and prescribed burning), have focused on national forests and other federal lands, but nonfederal lands are also at risk. This new book explores the latest issues dealing with wildfires, the consequences that they sow and what means are being used to prevent and protect the environment and the local populations.
| Wildfire protection | p. 1 |
| Wildfire protection in the 108th congress | p. 27 |
| Timber harvesting and forest fires | p. 39 |
| Forest fires and forest health | p. 43 |
| Managing the impact of wildfires on communities and the environment : a report to the president | p. 49 |
| Forest fire/wildfire protection | p. 81 |
| Wildfire protection funding | p. 115 |
| Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9781590339930
ISBN-10: 1590339932
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 126
Published: 2004
Dimensions (cm): 14.0 x 21.5
Weight (kg): 0.232
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