Introduction to Fire in California

Introduction to Fire in California
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 245
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ISBN-10 : 9780520379145
ISBN-13 : 0520379144
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Book Synopsis Introduction to Fire in California by : David Carle

Download or read book Introduction to Fire in California written by David Carle and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What is fire? How are wildfires ignited? How do California's weather and topography influence fire? How did the California Indians use fire? David Carle focuses on this fundamental element of the natural world, giving a fascinating and concise view of this complex topic. This clearly written, dramatically illustrated book will help Californians, including the millions who live near naturally flammable wildlands, better understand their own place in the state's landscape. Carle covers the basics of fire ecology; looks at the effects of fire on wildlife, soil, water, and air; discusses fire-fighting organizations and land management agencies; explains current policies, and explores many other topics, including the extreme and deadly fire events of 2020 and evidence that climate change is changing the wildfire story in California"--


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