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Prescribed fire and public support: knowledge gained and attitudes changed in Florida
| Author: |
Loomis, J.B.; Bair, L.S.; Gonzalez-Caban, A. |
| Date: |
2001 |
| Periodical: |
Journal of Forestry |
| Abstract: |
Florida residents’ knowledge of and attitudes toward wild and prescribed fires were elicited before and after receiving educational information. The results indicate that Florida residents exhibit knowledge and tolerance of prescribed fire similar to respondents of past surveys. Florida residents are less tolerant of wildfire than residents in past surveys but hold similar knowledge scores concerning wildfire. Respondents became more knowledgeable and tolerant of prescribed fire after the introduction of educational information. |
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