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Characteristics and location of the wildland-urban interface in the United States
| Author: |
Stewart, S.I.; Radeloff, V.C.; Hammer, R.B. |
| Date: |
2003 |
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In: Proceedings of the Second International Wildland Fire Ecology and Fire Management Workshop. 4A.1. [Place of publication unknown]: [Publisher unknown]. |
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http://ams.confex.com/ams/pdfpapers/65316.pdf
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| Abstract: |
The references to the WUI in recent policy and legislation create an opportunity for better, more specific information about its location and characteristics. Despite its importance in wildland fire management, we are only beginning to understand the WUI across the landscape. What is the extent of the WUI, and where is it geographically distributed across the country? The answer to this question holds great value to those involved in wildland fire policy and management. The purpose of our research is to address these questions and create a first-ever national portrayal of the WUI for the lower 48 states of the U.S. |
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