Wildfire Damages to Homes and Resources: Understanding Causes and Reducing Losses

Gorte, Ross W.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Nature conservation;    Fire prevention;    Protection of wildlife;   

RP-ID  :  RL34517
RP-ID  :  RL34517_2008Jun02

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report focuses on options for protecting structures and for protecting wildlands and natural resources from wildfires. It begins with a brief overview of the nature of wildfires, followed by a discussion of protecting structures. Then, it discusses wildfire damages to wildlands and natural resources, fuel treatment options and their benefits and limitations, and public involvement in federal decisions.