FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST MANAGEMENT
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prevent prescribed burning.
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prevent erosion and soil damage.
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prevent salvage logging.
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make forests less fire-prone.
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Detailed explanation-1: -On December 3, 2003, President Bush signed into law the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to reduce the threat of destructive wildfires while upholding environmental standards and encouraging early public input during review and planning processes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Causes of Forest Fire Natural causes-Many forest fires start from natural causes such as lightning which set trees on fire. However, rain extinguishes such fires without causing much damage. High atmospheric temperatures and dryness (low humidity) offer favorable circumstance for a fire to start.
Detailed explanation-3: -In nature, especially in higher latitude forests, fires help maintain a healthy forest ecosystem by releasing important nutrients into the soil and aiding seed dispersal. In tropical forests, local and indigenous communities have used fire for ages to clear land for agriculture.
Detailed explanation-4: -Obey local laws regarding open fires, including campfires. Keep all flammable objects away from fire. Have firefighting tools nearby and handy. Never leave a fire unattended. Carefully dispose of hot charcoal. Drown all fires. Carefully extinguish smoking materials.