Fuels planning: science synthesis and integration; forest structure and fire hazard fact sheet 06: Guide to fuel treatments in dry forests of the Western United States: assessing forest structure and fire hazard

Rocky Mountain Research Station USDA Forest Service

doi:10.2737/RMRS-RN-22-V6

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Fuels planning: science synthesis and integration; forest structure and fire hazard fact sheet 06: Guide to fuel treatments in dry forests of the Western United States: assessing forest structure and fire hazard

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Authors:

Rocky Mountain Research Station USDA Forest Service

Year:

2005

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/RMRS-RN-22-V6

Source:

Res. Note RMRS-RN-22-6. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.

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Abstract

The Guide to Fuel Treatments analyzes a range of potential silvicultural thinnings and surface fuel treatments for 25 representative dry-forest stands in the Western United States. The guide provides quantitative guidelines and visualization for treatment based on scientific principles identified for reducing potential crown fires. This fact sheet identifies the intended users and uses, required inputs, what the model does, and tells the user how to obtain the model.Other publications in this series

Keywords

fuels planning, fuel treatments, dry forests, fire hazard, surface fuel treatments

Citation

USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2005. Fuels planning: science synthesis and integration; forest structure and fire hazard fact sheet 06: Guide to fuel treatments in dry forests of the Western United States: assessing forest structure and fire hazard. Res. Note RMRS-RN-22-6. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.