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Fire Control Notes, Vol. 29 - Softcover

January 1968

 
9781528327220: Fire Control Notes, Vol. 29

Synopsis

This book explores the many ways brush fires can spread and cause devastation in Southern California. The author, an assistant director for the Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, offers a detailed look at the three most common types of Southern California brush: chamise, scrub oak, and sagebrush. The author explains how weather and terrain contribute to the risk of brush fires, and discusses the hazardous nature of the region's vegetation. The book includes sections on how communities can reduce the risk of brush fires, including selective fuel reduction and controlled burns. The book concludes with insights on the importance of vegetation management and prescribed burning as effective fire prevention tools.

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