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Living with Fire: Sustaining Ecosystems and Livelihoods Through Integrated Fire Management
| Author: |
Myers, R. L. |
| Date: |
2006 |
| Periodical: |
The Nature Conservancy |
| Link: |
http://www.tncfire.org/documents/Integrated_Fire_Management_Myers_2006.pdf
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| Abstract: |
As humankind has spread throughout the world, we have created new fire regimes that continue to shape and modify landscapes. Although some ecosystems depend on fire to maintain native species, population pressures are now causing land changes, migrations into new areas, and an increase in ignitions worldwide. This increase in urbanization has brought fire to ecosystems that may be negatively affected by burning. Intense fires can pose a risk to some communities, while to other societies burning is a tool for people to secure their livelihoods. Identifying and understanding society's needs as well as the ecological constraints of an area will lead to the design and application of more effective fire management programs. |
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