Flames In Our Forest

Author : Stephen F. Arno
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1597266035
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flames in Our Forest written by Stephen F. Arno and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2013-04-10 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shaped by fire for thousands of years, the forests of the western United States are as adapted to periodic fires as they are to the region's soils and climate. Our widespread practice of ignoring the vital role of fire is costly in both ecological and economic terms, with consequences including the decline of important fire-dependent tree and undergrowth species, increasing density and stagnation of forests, epidemics of insects and diseases, and the high potential for severe wildfires. Flames in Our Forest explains those problems and presents viable solutions to them. It explores the underlying historical and ecological reasons for the problems associated with our attempts to exclude fire and examines how some of the benefits of natural fire can be restored Chapters consider: the history of American perceptions and uses of fire in the forest how forest fires burn effects of fire on the soil, water, and air methods for uncovering the history and effects of past fires prescribed fire and fuel treatments for different zones in the landscape Flames in Our Forest presents a new picture of the role of fire in maintaining forests, describes the options available for restoring the historical effects of fires, and considers the implications of not doing so. It will help readers appreciate the importance of fire in forests and gives a nontechnical overview of the scientific knowledge and tools available for sustaining western forests by mimicking and restoring the effects of natural fire regimes.

Author : Samantha Brooke
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545765889
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fire in the Forest! (LEGO City) written by Samantha Brooke and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading is always fun in Lego City! When a forest fire breaks out in LEGO City it's up to the LEGO City fireman to put out the flames!

Author : Peter A. Thomas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521822297
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fire in the Forest written by Peter A. Thomas and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible account of how forest fires work, the ecological effects they have, and why and how we fight fires.

Author : Danny Popovici
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1797203525
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fox and the Forest Fire written by Danny Popovici and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of hope and friendship, in which resilience trumps tragedy in the wake of a forest fire. After moving from the city, one boy discovers his new home in the woods isn't so bad—there is friendship in the midst of the forest. But when he spots a fire on the horizon that soon engulfs everything he's come to know—the bugs, the plants, the fox who keeps him company—he is forced to flee. When his newfound comfort goes up in smoke, how can he ever feel at home again? In a forest fire, so much can change in an instant. But both fox and boy learn that there are some things fire cannot burn. With time, the forest will regrow, the animals will return to their home, and so will the boy and his mom. As we all search for tools for understanding the destruction of forest fires, this touching story shows that hope, friendship, and resilience shine the brightest. TIMELY: As fires rage over a wider swath of the United States and internationally, and as fire season lengthens year after year, and sets new records year after year, these are themes communities are engaging with daily during fire season. WRITTEN BY A FIREFIGHTER: The author-illustrator was a volunteer firefighter, giving him a unique perspective on the topic of forest fires. EMOTIONALLY RESONANT: This moving story ends with rebuilding—both for humans and for nature—and with a truly uplifting message of resilience. COMMUNITY-BUILDING: A wonderful resource for families and communities experiencing the aftermath of a fire or other natural disasters, as well as anyone looking to empathize with, and better understand, those communities in need. CLASSROOM RESOURCE: Not only is this the perfect resource for talking about topics like the environment, natural disasters, forest management, and emergency preparedness, this book will also spark important conversations about coping with personal and community tragedies. The author-illustrator reflects on his own experiences with forest fires in the autho's note, and backmatter provides additional context. Perfect for: Parents, Educators, Nature lovers

Author : Laurence Pringle
Publisher : StarWalk Kids Media
ISBN 13 : 1630831298
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fire in the Forest written by Laurence Pringle and published by StarWalk Kids Media. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealing the role of fire in the growth and maintenance of a forest, an introduction to this type of organic recycling explains how fire provides new food sources for wildlife while clearing the way for new generations of trees.

Author : George E. Gruell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.1Q/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fire in Sierra Nevada Forests written by George E. Gruell and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Fire in Sierra Nevada Forests, George Gruell examines the woodlands through repeat photography: rephotographing sites depicted in historical photographs to compare past vegetation to present. The book asks readers to study the evidence, then take an active part in current debates over prescribed fire, fuel buildup, logging, and the management of our national forests.

Author : Edward A. Johnson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080506747
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forest Fires written by Edward A. Johnson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2001-03-01 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even before the myth of Prometheus, fire played a crucial ecological role around the world. Numerous plant communities depend on fire to generate species diversity in both time and space. Without fire such ecosystems would become sterile monocultures. Recent efforts to prohibit fire in fire dependent communities have contributed to more intense and more damaging fires. For these reasons, foresters, ecologists, land managers, geographers, and environmental scientists are interested in the behavior and ecological effects of fires. This book will be the first to focus on the chemistry and physics of fire as it relates to the ways in which fire behaves and the impacts it has on ecosystem function. Leading international contributors have been recruited by the editors to prepare a didactic text/reference that will appeal to both advanced students and practicing professionals.

Author : Darren Demaree
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578514932
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emily As Sometimes the Forest Wants the Fire written by Darren Demaree and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Emily As' poems 2006-2018

Author : George Wuerthner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wildfire Reader written by George Wuerthner and published by . This book was released on 2006-08-04 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wildfire Reader presents, in an affordable paperback edition, the essays included in Wildfire, offering a concise overview of fire landscapes and the past century of forest policy that has affected them.

Author : Mary Ann Fraser
Publisher : Turtleback Books
ISBN 13 : 9780606168731
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forest Fire! written by Mary Ann Fraser and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a forest fire rages and then burns out young readers learn how the fire enables pine cones to sprout in the spring and animals to thrive on the grass in the new meadow.