In this Book
- In Fire's Way: A Practical Guide to Life in the Wildfire Danger Zone
- Book
- 2003
- Published by: University of New Mexico Press
summary
A fire fighting tool for homeowners and firefighters alike, this guide discusses both the properties of wildfires and ways to minimize damage. Authored by an environmental journalist with advanced degrees in forestry, it is a must-have book designed to help westerners understand the Wildfire Danger Zone.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. viii-ix
- 1: Born to Burn?
- pp. 14-25
- 2: What Do We Know about Wildfire?
- pp. 26-34
- 3: A Practical Approach
- pp. 35-60
- 7: Return to Our Roots
- pp. 99-109
- 8: What to Do
- pp. 110-123
- 9: Can We and Should We Trust Foresters?
- pp. 124-131
- 10: Sustainable Forest Stewardship
- pp. 132-138
- Glossary and Acronyms
- pp. 144-155
- Bibliography
- pp. 156-162
Additional Information
ISBN
9780826320889
Related ISBN(s)
9780826320964
MARC Record
OCLC
772466942
Pages
176
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
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