Collaborative Stewardship to Prevent Wildfires

Wildfires are more prevalent in the U.S. Southwest because of climate change, inadequate management, and suppression techniques gone awry. To prevent forest fires from spreading out of control, communities must make use of sustainable forestry strategies. For this to happen, citizens, firefighters,...

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Published in:Environment : science and policy for sustainable development 2006-09, Vol.48 (7), p.8-21
Main Author: Lenart, Melanie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cooperation
Environmental improvement
Fire prevention
Firefighters
Forest fires
Forest management
Sustainability
Sustainable development
U.S.A
United States
Western states
Wildfire
Wildlife protection
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Summary:Wildfires are more prevalent in the U.S. Southwest because of climate change, inadequate management, and suppression techniques gone awry. To prevent forest fires from spreading out of control, communities must make use of sustainable forestry strategies. For this to happen, citizens, firefighters, and policymakers at all levels of government must work together.
ISSN:0013-9157
1939-9154
DOI:10.3200/ENVT.48.7.8-21