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Rcognozing regional differences
| Author: |
Laughlin, Jerry; Page, Cynthia, eds |
| Date: |
1987 |
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In: Wildfire strikes home: The report of the national wildland urban fire protection conference. [U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service; National Fire Protection Association, and United States Fire Administration] |
| Abstract: |
There are a tremendous number of regional differences in the wildland/urban interface fire problem, although we also correctly speak of this as a national problem. It is indeed national because serious, recent losses of homes and lives have been reported from wildfires in Florida, North Carolina, Michigan, and Montana, as well as California, to name but a few states. But when we look at the details of local experiences during the major wildfires, we quickly note significant differences political, environmental-across the nation. Although a national strategy and effective national leadership will be important in reducing this problem, the real battles and the real progress will be made within local communities, where critical regional differences can be understood and resolved. |
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