Science Basis for Changing Forest Structure to Modify Wildfire Behavior and Severity

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Full Issue

Publication Date

2004

Abstract

This report describes the kinds, quality, amount, and gaps of scientific knowledge for making informed decisions on fuel treatments used to modify wildfire behavior and effects in dry forests of the interior Western United States (especially forests dominated by ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir). A review of scientific principles and applications relevant to fuel treatment primarily for the dry forests is provided for the following topics: fuels, fire hazard, fire behavior, fire effects, forest structure, treatment effects and longevity, landscape fuel patterns, and scientific tools useful for management and planning.

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This item was written and prepared by U.S. Government employees on official time, and is therefore in the public domain.

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