Christopher H Baisan (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Res Paper RM-RP-330, 20 pp., Illus, White Pict Paperback, 4to, Fine.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating investigation into the intricate relationship between indigenous fire regimes and land use in the central Rio Grande Valley. The author delves into tree-ring records and fire history to uncover how human activities have shaped the fire ecology of the region over the past four centuries. The research presented challenges the long-held belief that wildfires were solely influenced by natural forces, revealing the profound impact of human land use practices on fire frequency and intensity. By weaving together archival research and scientific analysis, the author demonstrates the significant role that indigenous communities have played in shaping the landscapes we inherit today. This book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of fire ecology, land use history, and the dynamic interplay between humans and their environment. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book utilizes tree-ring analysis to reconstruct a 300-year fire history within Rhyolite Canyon, a remote ecosystem found in the Chiricahua National Monument. The author's exploration of seasonal fire occurrence and intervals present a three-century-long, detailed account of fire activity in the region, adding to our understanding of the area's ecological balance. The insights provided by this study, alongside existing written records of fire from the area, shed light on the relationship between human presence and fire patterns over time, inviting readers to consider the dynamic interplay of natural and cultural influences on the environment. 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.…