Wildfires in Alaska - some historical and projected effects and aspects

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Title

Document Type: Conference Proceedings

Author(s): Richard J. Barney

Editor(s): Charles W. Slaughter; Richard J. Barney; George M. Hansen

Publication Year: 1971

Cataloging Information

Keyword(s):

fire

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Region(s):

Alaska

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Record Last Modified: December 3, 2015

FRAMES Record Number: 2026

Description

This paper discusses some of the historical aspects of wildfires in interior Alaska with particular reference to the period from 1940 to the present. Several speculations are made on the basis of recent records relative to fire impact or effects. The need to obtain quantitative impact information is also discussed.

Citation:

Barney, R. J. 1971. Wildfires in Alaska - some historical and projected effects and aspects. In: Slaughter, C. W.; Barney, R. J.; Hansen, G. M.; editors. Proceedings, Fire in the Northern Environment: A Symposium, April 13-14. 1971, Fairbanks, AK. Portland OR: USDA Forest Service. p. 51-59.