Temporal optimisation of fuel treatment design in blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) plantations

Ana Martin; Brigite Botequim; Tiago M. Oliveira; Alan Ager; Francesco Pirotti

doi:10.5424/fs/2016252-09293

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Temporal optimisation of fuel treatment design in blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) plantations

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Authors:

Ana Martin, Brigite Botequim, Tiago M. Oliveira, Alan Ager, Francesco Pirotti

Year:

2016

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5424/fs/2016252-09293

Source:

Forest Systems. 25(2): eRC09.

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Abstract

This study was conducted to support fire and forest management planning in eucalypt plantations based on economic, ecological and fire prevention criteria, with a focus on strategic prioritisation of fuel treatments over time. The central objective was to strategically locate fuel treatments to minimise losses from wildfire while meeting budget constraints and demands for wood supply for the pulp industry and conserving carbon.

Keywords

Eucalypt plantations, fire hazard, FlamMap, fuel treatment optimization, Landscape Treatment Designer, wildfire risk management

Citation

Martin, Ana; Botequim, Brigite; Oliveira, Tiago M.; Ager, Alan; Pirotti, Francesco. 2016. Temporal optimisation of fuel treatment design in blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) plantations. Forest Systems. 25(2): eRC09.