A new tool for fire managers: An electronic duff moisture meter

Peter R. Robichaud; Jim Bilskie

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A new tool for fire managers: An electronic duff moisture meter

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Peter R. Robichaud, Jim Bilskie

Year:

2004

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Fire management today. 64(2): 15-18

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Abstract

Prescribed fires are increasingly being used to reduce hazardous fuels, a major objective of the National Fire Plan. Despite advancing technology and ever-improving models, fire managers still find it challenging to determine the right time for a prescribed burn.

Keywords

fires, fuels, forest litter, duff moisture meters, prescribed burns, fire management

Citation

Robichaud, Peter R.; Bilskie, Jim. 2004. A new tool for fire managers: An electronic duff moisture meter. Fire management today. 64(2): 15-18