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Type: Journal Article
Author(s): James L. Murphy; L. J. Fritschen; O. P. Cramer
Publication Date: 1969

Current research on the effects of slash burning on air quality is concerned with the reduction or dispersal of gaseous emissions and particulates. Guidelines for accomplishing these goals are being developed. The use of other disposal methods is also under study, particularly better utilization of logging waste.

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Citation: Murphy, J. L., L. J. Fritschen, and O. P. Cramer. 1969. Slash burning: pollution can be reduced. Fire Control Notes, v. 31, no. 3.

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Topics:
Climate    Emissions and Smoke    Fire Ecology    Fuels    Models    Prescribed Fire    Regulations and Legislation    Weather
Regions:
California    Great Basin    Northwest
Keywords:
  • air quality
  • combustion
  • fire management
  • fuel moisture
  • fuel types
  • gases
  • histories
  • logging
  • mountains
  • Oregon
  • particulates
  • pollution
  • slash
  • smoke behavior
  • smoke effects
  • smoke management
  • Washington
  • wildfires
  • wind
Tall Timbers Record Number: 7987 • Location Status: In-file • Call Number: A13.32 • Abstract Status: Fair use, Okay, Reproduced by permission
Record Last Modified:
Record Maintained By: FRAMES Staff (https://www.frames.gov/contact)
FRAMES Record Number: 33811

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