FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST MANAGEMENT
Question
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Which of the following reduces pest and disease risk?
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frequent drought
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high density stands
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frequent low intensity fires
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selecting vulnerable species
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fire spread depends on the principal methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation and direct burning.
Detailed explanation-2: -Use wildfire-resistant building materials and landscaping. Direct how communities develop in wildfire-prone areas with plans and regulations. Be ready for wildfires with community alerts, evacuation routes, and family plans. Address the social and economic vulnerabilities of people in the community.
Detailed explanation-3: -The three sides of the fire behavior triangle are weather, topography and fuels. Weather includes wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture and air pressure. High temperatures and low humidity cause vegetation to dry and wildfires to burn rapidly.
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