Isbn: 9781528025973 - slash disposal and forest management after clear cutting in the douglas-fir region (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the slash disposal practices used in the Douglas Fir region to reduce the hazard of wildfires. Historically, clear-cutting operations left behind enormous volumes of highly flammable debris, significantly increasing the risk of catastrophic fires. The author explores the evolution of slash disposal methods, including broadcast burning, and their impact on forest regeneration and soil conservation. The book sheds light on topics such as the role of climate, topography, and vegetation in fire behavior. By comparing the effects of burning and leaving slash unburned, the book provides valuable insights into the long-term consequences of slash disposal practices. It explores the influence of slash on fuel quantity and characteristics, rate of fire spread, and resistance to control. Ultimately, this book demonstrates that slash disposal practices have significant implications for forest management, re prevention, and the restoration of cut-over lands. It offers practical guidance for landowners, policymakers, and foresters seeking to balance the need for fire hazard reduction with the goal of maintaining healthy and resilient forest ecosystems. 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.…