Recovering From Wildfire
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Author | : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2020-08-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309499909 |
California and other wildfire-prone western states have experienced a substantial increase in the number and intensity of wildfires in recent years. Wildlands and climate experts expect these trends to continue and quite likely to worsen in coming years. Wildfires and other disasters can be particularly devastating for vulnerable communities. Members of these communities tend to experience worse health outcomes from disasters, have fewer resources for responding and rebuilding, and receive less assistance from state, local, and federal agencies. Because burning wood releases particulate matter and other toxicants, the health effects of wildfires extend well beyond burns. In addition, deposition of toxicants in soil and water can result in chronic as well as acute exposures. On June 4-5, 2019, four different entities within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop titled Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis. The workshop explored the population health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and health equity consequences of increasingly strong and numerous wildfires, particularly in California. This publication is a summary of the presentations and discussion of the workshop.
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Publisher | : UCANR Publications |
Total Pages | : 16 |
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ISBN | : 9781601073556 |
Author | : David Lindenmayer |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2010-09-02 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643102116 |
This book tells the story of ecological forest recovery in the wet forests of Victoria following major wildfires in February 2009. It also focuses on the science of ecological recovery – a major body of information that is not well known or understood by the vast majority of Australians and the vast majority of environmental policy makers. Forest Phoenix presents this important story via short engaging text and truly spectacular images, which are accompanied by highly informative captions. If you've ever wanted to better understand how forests and forest biodiversity recover after wildfire, then this book is a must-read. 2011 Whitley Award Commendation for Ecological Zoology.
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Publisher | : UCANR Publications |
Total Pages | : 12 |
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ISBN | : 1601076592 |
Author | : Linda Masterson |
Publisher | : PixyJack Press |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 2013-01-20 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1936555158 |
"Covers what to do before, during, and after wildfire disasters. Advice for homeowners includes advance preparations for land, home and family; evacuation essentials and survival strategies when wildfire threatens; understanding insurance; and rebuilding and recovery"--
Author | : San Diego County (Calif.). Health and Human Services Agency |
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Total Pages | : 2 |
Release | : 2003* |
Genre | : Loss (Psychology) |
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Author | : John Alcock |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2017-02-28 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0816534039 |
Naturalist John Alcock details the aftermath of a devastating wildfire in the lower reaches of Arizona's Mazatzal Mountains. Documenting for a decade the chaparral landscape left in the wake of the Willow fire, Alcock thrills at the renewal of the region as he hikes in and photographs plants and animals in a once-blackened wildland now teeming with resurgent life.
Author | : Fantina Tedim |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2019-11-22 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0128157224 |
Extreme Wildfire Events and Disasters: Root Causes and New Management Strategies highlights the urgent need for new methods to prepare and mitigate the effects of these events. Using a multidisciplinary, socio-ecological approach, the book discusses the roots of the problem, presenting a new, innovative approach to wildfire mitigation based on the operational concept of Fire Smart Territory (FST). Under the guidance of its expert editors, the book highlights new ways to prevent and respond to extreme wildfire events and disasters through sustainable development, thus revealing better management methods and increasing protection of both the natural environment and the vulnerable communities within it. - Reveals the complexity of extreme wildfire events and disasters in an accessible, comprehensive and multidisciplinary way - Reviews the ground-breaking concept of Fire Smart Territory (FST) which offers an opportunity to reduce wildfire occurrence and severity through measures that promote sustainable development - Proposes a new perspective on disaster risk reduction to help researchers, planners and professionals successfully adapt their methods for mitigating current and future issues
Author | : Douglas Paton |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 283 |
Release | : 2014-10-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0124096018 |
More than 90% of wildfires are caused by human activity, but other causes include lighting, drought, wind and changing weather conditions, underground coal fires, and even volcanic activity. Wildfire Hazards, Risks, and Disasters, one of nine volumes in the Elsevier Hazards and Disasters series, provides a close and detailed examination of wildfires and measures for more thorough and accurate monitoring, prediction, preparedness, and prevention. It takes a geo-scientific and environmental approach to the topic while also discussing the impacts of human-induced causes such as deforestation, debris burning and arson—underscoring the multi-disciplinary nature of the topic. It presents several international case studies that discuss the historical, social, cultural and ecological aspects of wildfire risk management in countries with a long history of dealing with this hazard (e.g., USA, Australia) and in countries (e.g., Taiwan) where wildfire hazards represent a new and growing threat to the social and ecological landscape. - Puts the contributions of environmental scientists, social scientists, climatologists, and geoscientists at your fingertips - Arms you with the latest research on causality, social and societal impacts, economic impacts, and the multi-dimensional nature of wildfire mitigation, preparedness, and recovery - Features a broad range of tables, figures, diagrams, illustrations, and photographs to aid in the retention of key concepts - Discusses steps for prevention and mitigation of wildfires, one of the most expensive and complex geo-hazards in the world.
Author | : Susie Kocher |
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Release | : 2009 |
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This publication discusses issues that family forest landowners should consider following a wildfire in their forest. Includes information on how to protect your property from erosion damage, where to go for help and financial assistance, tax implications of fire losses, how to manage salvage harvesting, and how to help the forest recover.