Homeowner`s Survival Guide (Wildland Fire)
Summarized from a chapter in the I-Zone Fire series, this excellent summary was prepared by Dr. Frank Beall, University of California Forest Products Laboratory. [2164]
Wildland-Urban Fire Research
This site contains a number of excellent publications, videos and research documents aimed at reducing the risk to property from wildfire fire. USDA Fire Sciences Lab (FiSL), an arm of the Rocky Mountain Research Station located in Missoula, MT. [2040]
Earth Observatory Fire Archive
This NASA Earth Observatory site provides links to striking images of wildfires observed by NASA satellites. [2042]
Firewise Home Page
The Firewise Home Page was created for people who live, vacation, or own vacation homes in fire prone areas of North America. [1065]
Interface South - Human Influences on Forest Ecosystems
Interface South was developed by the USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station and Southern Region to heighten awareness of wildland-urban interface issues such as fire, Watershed Management and planning. The site contains an excellent literature database, brochures and other resources. [2043]
Understanding Lightning and Associated Tree Damage and Protection
Presented by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, this illustrated guide describes the types of lightning, tree injuries caused by lightning, and lightning protection systems for trees. [1064]
Wildfire Prevention: The Wildland/Urban Interface
This helpful collection of links, articles and information about wildfire protection is presented by the Municipal Research & Services Center (MRSC) at the University of Washington. [2044]
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