Nickle nanocrystals decorated on graphitic nanotubes with broad channels for fire hazard reduction of epoxy resin

Field observations of the effects of succession of vegetation, grazing by the moth Fraus simulans on the sedge Ecdeiocolea monostachya in a long unburnt area, the post-fire survival and regeneration of established tussocks and the survival of seedlings germinating in the first winter following burning are presented. There was considerable post-fire mortality of the established tussocks and in only one of the three areas burnt did any of the seedlings survive successive summer droughts. Surviving seedlings did not replace the tussocks killed by the burning. The possible effects of fire, drought and insect grazing on the biotic composition of small reserves are discussed. It is suggested that the information presented provides a basis for a formal decision process for risk assessment when managing reserves for retention of biodiversity and fire hazard reduction.

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Potential biomass and logs from fire-hazard-reduction treatments in Southwest Oregon and Northern California

Forest Policy and Economics ◽

10.1016/j.forpol.2008.02.003 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 400-407 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

R. James Barbour ◽

Jeremy S. Fried ◽

Peter J. Daugherty ◽

Glenn Christensen ◽

Roger Fight

Keyword(s):

Fire Hazard ◽

Northern California ◽

Hazard Reduction ◽

Southwest Oregon ◽

Fire Hazard Reduction

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Development of Vegetation and Surface Fuels Following Fire Hazard Reduction Treatment

Forests ◽

10.3390/f3030700 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 700-722 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Lindsay A. Chiono ◽

Kevin L. O’Hara ◽

Michael J. De Lasaux ◽

Glenn A. Nader ◽

Scott L. Stephens

Keyword(s):

Fire Hazard ◽

Reduction Treatment ◽

Hazard Reduction ◽

Fire Hazard Reduction

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Jointly Optimizing Selection of Fuel Treatments and Siting of Forest Biomass-Based Energy Production Facilities for Landscape-Scale Fire Hazard Reduction

INFOR Information Systems and Operational Research ◽

10.3138/infor.45.1.17 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 45 (1) ◽

pp. 17-30 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

P. J. Daugherty ◽

Jeremy S. Fried

Keyword(s):

Energy Production ◽

Fire Hazard ◽

Forest Biomass ◽

Landscape Scale ◽

Fuel Treatments ◽

Hazard Reduction ◽

Fire Hazard Reduction ◽

Selection Of ◽

Production Facilities

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Managing the Wildland–Urban Interface in the Northeast: Perceptions of Fire Risk and Hazard Reduction Strategies

Northern Journal of Applied Forestry ◽

10.1093/njaf/24.3.203 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 203-208 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Brian Blanchard ◽

Robert L. Ryan

Keyword(s):

Wildland Fire ◽

Fire Hazard ◽

Fire Risk ◽

Pine Barrens ◽

Wildland Urban Interface ◽

Hazard Reduction ◽

Mechanical Removal ◽

Reduction Strategies ◽

Wildland Fire Risk ◽

Fire Hazard Reduction

Abstract Much of the recent work in reducing wildland fire danger has occurred in the western and southeastern United States. However, high-risk areas do exist at the wildland–urban interface areas in the Northeast and very little work has been done to understand the fire management issues in this region. Therefore, this study used a survey of residents and landowners within the Plymouth Pine Barrens of southeastern Massachusetts to assess community members' perceptions of wildland fire risk and hazard reduction strategies. The research results indicate that residents have a low perception of wildland fire risk but support the use of fire hazard reduction strategies, including prescribed fire, mechanical removal of trees and brush, and construction of firebreaks. Previous experience with wildland fire was a major factor influencing respondents' perception of fire risk. Furthermore, participants' knowledge about specific fuel treatments positively influenced their support for those treatments. Overall, respondents believe that actions should be taken to reduce fire hazard within the study area and would like to be involved in the development of fire hazard reduction plans.

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