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Developing land in Florida with fire in mind: Recommendations for designers, developers, and decision makers
| Author: |
Monroe, Matha C.; Marynowski, Susan |
| Date: |
1999 |
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FOR 63. Gainesville, FL: Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation |
| Abstract: |
Florida's valuable natural landscape provides us with clean air and water, a diversity of wildlife, and beautiful surroundings. As more homes are built in Florida, it will be increasingly important to protect and enhance as much natural land as possible. Because fire is an essential ingredient in maintaining Florida's natural landscapes, it is critical to design developments that enable prescribed burning of natural areas while protecting the community from wildfire. In 1998, fire destroyed or damaged 330 homes and businesses in Florida. Losses totaled more than $800 million. In some places, homes were saved by fire fighting crews, or where the right decisions were made by builders or designers (Figure 1). With advance planning, architects and developers can do a great deal to reduce wildfire risk for those living and working in Florida. |
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