Introduction to Fire in California.
Carle, David, 1950-
Introduction to Fire in California. - Second edition. - xx, 223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 22 cm. - California natural history guides . - California natural history guides. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The nature of fire -- Fire and life across California -- The flames of history -- Burning issues -- Getting ready : life on the edge -- Afterword.
"What is fire? How are wildfires ignited? How do California's weather and topography influence fire? How did the California Indians use fire? David Carle focuses on this fundamental element of the natural world, giving a fascinating and concise view of this complex topic. This clearly written, dramatically illustrated book will help Californians, including the millions who live near naturally flammable wildlands, better understand their own place in the state's landscape. Carle covers the basics of fire ecology; looks at the effects of fire on wildlife, soil, water, and air; discusses fire-fighting organizations and land management agencies; explains current policies, and explores many other topics, including the extreme and deadly fire events of 2020 and evidence that climate change is changing the wildfire story in California"--Provided by publisher.
9780520379138 0520379136 9780520379145 0520379144
2020053088
GBC1A1321 bnb
020240372 Uk
Wildfires--California.
Forest fires--California.
Fire ecology--California.
Ecologie des feux--Californie.
Fire ecology.
Forest fires.
Wildfires.
California.
SD421.32.C2 / .C38 2021
634.9/61809794
Introduction to Fire in California. - Second edition. - xx, 223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 22 cm. - California natural history guides . - California natural history guides. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The nature of fire -- Fire and life across California -- The flames of history -- Burning issues -- Getting ready : life on the edge -- Afterword.
"What is fire? How are wildfires ignited? How do California's weather and topography influence fire? How did the California Indians use fire? David Carle focuses on this fundamental element of the natural world, giving a fascinating and concise view of this complex topic. This clearly written, dramatically illustrated book will help Californians, including the millions who live near naturally flammable wildlands, better understand their own place in the state's landscape. Carle covers the basics of fire ecology; looks at the effects of fire on wildlife, soil, water, and air; discusses fire-fighting organizations and land management agencies; explains current policies, and explores many other topics, including the extreme and deadly fire events of 2020 and evidence that climate change is changing the wildfire story in California"--Provided by publisher.
9780520379138 0520379136 9780520379145 0520379144
2020053088
GBC1A1321 bnb
020240372 Uk
Wildfires--California.
Forest fires--California.
Fire ecology--California.
Ecologie des feux--Californie.
Fire ecology.
Forest fires.
Wildfires.
California.
SD421.32.C2 / .C38 2021
634.9/61809794