Author: Katherine White
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9780823944880
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Get Book
Book Description
Discusses the causes behind the 2000-2001 forest fires, the techniques for fighting these fires, and the plans for preventing future fires.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Get Book
Book Description
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources. Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Get Book
Book Description
Author: Christy Marx
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9780823944873
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Get Book
Book Description
Describes the 1871 fire that destroyed much of Chicago, Illinois, examining its causes, the resulting devastation, and its aftermath.
Author: Magdalena Alagna
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9780823944859
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Get Book
Book Description
Recounts the events leading up to the 1666 fire that destroyed most of London, tracing its course and aftermath, as well as the city's recovery.
Author: Janell Broyles
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9780823944897
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Get Book
Book Description
Describes the 1911 fire that destroyed New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and killed nearly one hundred and fifty workers, examining its causes and the reforms that came as a result of the tragedy.
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Get Book
Book Description
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Get Book
Book Description
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Post-fire forest management
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Get Book
Book Description
This synthesis provides an ecological foundation for management of the diverse ecosystems and fire regimes of North America, based on scientific principles of fire interactions with vegetation, fuels, and biophysical processes. Although a large amount of scientific data on fire exists, most of those data have been collected at small spatial and temporal scales. Thus, it is challenging to develop consistent science-based plans for large spatial and temporal scales where most fire management and planning occur. Understanding the regional geographic context of fire regimes is critical for developing appropriate and sustainable management strategies and policy. The degree to which human intervention has modified fire frequency, intensity, and severity varies greatly among different ecosystems, and must be considered when planning to alter fuel loads or implement restorative treatments. Detailed discussion of six ecosystems--ponderosa pine forest (western North America), chaparral (California), boreal forest (Alaska and Canada), Great Basin sagebrush (intermountain West), pine and pine-hardwood forests (Southern Appalachian Mountains), and longleaf pine (Southeastern United States)--illustrates the complexity of fire regimes and that fire management requires a clear regional focus that recognizes where conflicts might exist between fire hazard reduction and resource needs. In some systems, such as ponderosa pine, treatments are usually compatible with both fuel reduction and resource needs, whereas in others, such as chaparral, the potential exists for conflicts that need to be closely evaluated. Managing fire regimes in a changing climate and social environment requires a strong scientific basis for developing fire management and policy. --
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dwellings
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Get Book
Book Description
