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Clear guidance for planning safer, more effective prescribed burns in the Intermountain West. This accessible guide presents practical insights from dozens of experienced practitioners, distilled into a practical approach to using fire for site preparation, hazard reduction, and range or habitat improvement. The book emphasizes flexible planning, hands-on techniques, and careful consideration of weather, terrain, and fuel conditions to achieve specific management goals.
Drawing on formal interviews with 62 fire professionals who have logged hundreds of seasons, this work covers how to prepare burning blocks, choose between broadcast and pile burning, and design ignition and control plans. You’ll learn how fire objectives shape procedures, how weather and wind influence outcomes, and why maps and clear communication are essential on every burn. The material stays grounded in real-world scenarios, focusing on what works across different Intermountain West environments.
- How to frame burning objectives, from site preparation to hazard reduction and pest control
- Strategies for block design, fuel treatment, and when to use piles or broadcast burns
- Practical ignition, control, and mop-up techniques tailored to varying fuels and terrains
- Planning tools like detailed maps, crew placement, and radios to improve safety and results
Ideal for land managers, foresters, and anyone involved in prescribed burning in the Intermountain West.
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Prescribed Fire Planning in the Intermountain West (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book sets out to examine prescribed re as an essential and effective tool in the management of forests in the Intermountain West. It delves into its use in site preparation, hazard reduction, and the improvement of diverse ecosystems within the region, such as livestock ranges, wildlife habitats, and forest cover types. The author himself draws from interviews with over sixty fire specialists with decades of experience managing prescribed burns. Their expert insights provide an unparalleled depth to the book, covering every aspect of prescribed re planning, scheduling, execution, and follow-up. The book doesn't neglect to highlight the technical aspects of prescribed re. It thoroughly examines burn objectives, fuel treatments, weather and topographic considerations, ignition techniques, and strategies for controlling and monitoring burns. This technical depth is balanced with an emphasis on safety, ensuring that readers can confidently apply these methods in the field. Through the author's comprehensive approach, we gain not only a historical overview of prescribed burning but also a nuanced understanding of its ecological significance. The author makes it clear that prescribed burning is not just a means of controlling wildfires. It is also a vital tool for maintaining forest health, biodiversity, and ecosystem stability. By the end of this book, readers will have acquired a comprehensive understanding of the history, theory, and practice of prescribed burning. It is an excellent resource for anyone involved in forest management, from researchers and students to practitioners and decision-makers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527916531_0
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Prescribed Fire Planning in the Intermountain West (Classic Reprint)
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