OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The relative humidity range for most prescribe burns should be from ____ to ____
A
30%/60%
B
25%/35%
C
40%/60%
D
30%/50%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Our studies have indicated that relative humidity (and its inter-action on fuel moisture) is undoubtedly one of the most important weather elements [0 consider in conducting a prescribed burn. Humidities between 30 and 60% are generally satisfactory; optimum conditions center around 40%.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prescribed burning can be defined as the thoughtful and skillful application of fire to a specific site under selected weather conditions to accomplish specific land management objectives. Prescribed burning is one of the most cost effective methods for managing plant communities and controlling natural succession.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prescribed fire characteristics can be defined as the effects of flaming that cause a degree of impact on the plant communities. Fire characteristics include flame height, fire intensity, season, frequency, flame angle, flame depth and scorch height.

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