ISBN: 9781528327220 - fire control notes, vol. 29: january 1968 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. 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. 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.…