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Author Martinson, Erik J. (Erik James), author.

Title Fuel treatments and fire severity : a meta-analysis / Erik J. Martinson and Philip N. Omi.

Publication Info. Fort Collins, CO : United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, 2013.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Federal Documents Online  A 13.78:RMRS-RP-103 WWW    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (38 pages) : illustrations (some color).
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series Research paper RMRS ; RP-103WWW
Research paper RMRS ; RP-103 WWW.
Summary We employed meta-analysis and information theory to synthesize findings reported in the literature on the effects of fuel treatments on subsequent fire intensity and severity. Data were compiled from 19 publications that reported observed fire responses from 62 treated versus untreated contrasts. Effect sizes varied widely and the most informative grouping of studies distinguished three vegetation types and three types of fuel treatment. The resultant meta-analytic model is highly significant (p<0.001) and explains 78% of the variability in reported observations of fuel treatment effectiveness. Our synthesis highlights several considerations that both support and inform the current fuels management paradigm.
Note Title from Web page (viewed on Nov. 6, 2013).
"June 2013."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 25-28).
Subject Fuel reduction (Wildfire prevention) -- United States -- Evaluation.
Forest reserves -- Fire management -- United States.
Forests and forestry -- Fire management -- United States.
Added Author Omi, Philip N., author.
Rocky Mountain Research Station (Fort Collins, Colo.), issuing body.
Gpo Item No. 0083-B (online)
Sudoc No. A 13.78:RMRS-RP-103 WWW

 
    
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