Science Basis for Changing Forest Structure to Modify Wildfire Behavior And Severity

Fires, other disturbances, physical setting, weather, & climate shape the structure & function of forests throughout the Western U.S. This report describes the kinds, quality, amount, & gaps of scientific knowledge for making informed decisions on fuel treatments used to modify wildfire behavior & effects in dry forests of the interior Western U.S. (especially forests dominated by ponderosa pine & Douglas-fir). A review of scientific principles & applications relevant to fuel treatment primarily for the dry forests is provided for the following topics: fuels, fire hazard, fire behavior, fire effects, forest structure, treatment effects & longevity, landscape fuel patterns, & scientific tools useful for management & planning. Color photos.Graham, Russell T. is the author of 'Science Basis for Changing Forest Structure to Modify Wildfire Behavior And Severity ', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756745042 and ISBN 0756745047.