9781528192576 - Issues in Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Fuel Treatments to Reduce Wildfire in the Nation's Forests Classic Reprint by Kline, Jeffrey D (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the costs and benefits of using fuel treatments to reduce the risk of wildfires in the United States. It begins with an overview of the history of forest management in the US, and discusses how wildfire suppression efforts have contributed to the increase in severe wildfires. The book then discusses the different methods of fuel treatments, their effectiveness, and their potential ecological and economic impacts. The author argues that fuel treatments can be an effective way to reduce the risk of wildfires, but that they should be used in conjunction with other fire management strategies, such as prescribed burning and public education. The book concludes by calling for a more comprehensive approach to fire management, one that takes into account the social, economic, and environmental costs and benefits of different strategies. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about the complex issue of wildfire management. It provides a comprehensive overview of the costs and benefits of fuel treatments, and offers a nuanced perspective on the role of fire in forest ecosystems. 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.