Wildland Fires: Better Information Needed on Effec

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Wildland Fires: Better Information Needed on Effectiveness of Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Treatments

Wildfires burn millions of acres annually. Most bu

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By Barry T. Hill (au)
Year: 2003
Pages: 55
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 142894382X

Description

Wildfires burn millions of acres annually. Most burnt land can recover naturally, but a small percentage needs short-term emergency treatment to stabilize burnt land that threatens public safety, property, or ecosystems or longer-term treatments to rehabilitate land unlikely to recover naturally. The Dept. of the Interior & the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Forest Service -- the two depts. that manage most fed. land -- spend millions of dollars annually on such treatments. This report: (1) describes the two depts.’ processes for implementing their programs; (2) identifies the costs & types of treatments implemented; & (3) determines whether these treatments are effective. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.

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