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Wildland fire suppression
Wildland fire suppression is
a unique aspect of
firefighting. Wildland
firefighting requires
different tactics,
equipment, and training from
the normal structure fire
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Controlled burn
Prescribed or controlled
burning is a technique
sometimes used in forest
management, farming, or
prairie restoration. Fire is
a natural part of both
forest and grassland ecology
and controlled fire can be a
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Smoke
Smoke is a suspension in air
(aerosol) of small particles
resulting from incomplete
combustion of a fuel. It is
commonly an unwanted
by-product of fires
(including stoves and lamps)
and fireplaces, but may also
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Bushfire
A bushfire is a wildfire
that occurs in the bush
(collective term for forest,
scrub, woodland or grassland
of Australia, New Zealand,
New Caledonia). In southeast
Australia, bushfires tend to
be most common and most
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Fire fighting
Firefighting is the act of extinguishing destructive fires. A firefighter fights these fires and prevents destruction of life, property and the environment. Firefighting is a highly technical ... > more -
Old growth forest
Old growth forest, sometimes called late seral forest or ancient forest or primary forest is an area of forest that has attained great age and exhibits unique biological features. Old growth forests ... > more -
Deforestation
Deforestation is the conversion of forested areas to non-forest land use such as arable land, urban use, logged area or wasteland. Historically, this meant conversion to grassland or to its ... > more -
Air pollution
Air pollution is a broad term applied to any chemical, physical (particulate matter), or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex, ... > more
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