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Type: Conference Paper
Author(s): T. C. Daniel
Coordinator(s): J. S. Krammes
Publication Date: 1990

Obstacles to public acceptance of prescribed fire include misunderstanding of fire in forest ecosystems, concerned risk to life and property and assumed adverse effects on scenic and recreation values. Increased appreciation of the ecological, safety (fuel reduction) and longterm aesthetic benefits of prescribed fire could help to solidify public support.

Citation: Daniel, T. C. 1990. Social/political obstacles and opportunities in prescribed fire management, in Krammes, J. S., Effects of Fire Management of Southwestern Natural Resources: Proceedings of the Symposium. Tucson, AZ. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station,Fort Collins, CO. p. 134-138,General Technical Report RM-191.

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Alaska    California    Eastern    Great Basin    Hawaii    Northern Rockies    Northwest    Rocky Mountain    Southern    Southwest    National
Keywords:
  • aesthetics
  • education
  • fire control
  • fire hazard reduction
  • fire management
  • forest management
  • public information
  • recreation
Tall Timbers Record Number: 8947Location Status: In-fileCall Number: A 13.88: RM-191Abstract Status: Fair use, Okay, Reproduced by permission
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Record Maintained By: FRAMES Staff (https://www.frames.gov/contact)
FRAMES Record Number: 34696

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