US Climate and Health Alliance

Climate Change and Wildfire

Abstract

Wildfires are any uncontrolled fires occurring within natural landscapes such as forests and brush. These unpredictable fires have the ability to jump gaps such as roads, rivers, and fire lines, making containment and suppression exceedingly difficult.

Resource Type
Factsheet/pamphlet
Author
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Resource URL
http://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/tcc/docs/resources/om_WildfireFactSheet_081512.pdf
Date
August 15, 2012
Institution
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Organization Type
Ngo
Climate and Environmental Impact
Wildfires
Other
Tribal/tek

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