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Wednesday, September 28

How to Prevent Forest Fires in Areas Affected by Hurricanes


This article deals with Hurricane Ivan affected areas but is quite useful.

When Hurricane Ivan hit Alabama last fall, it damaged an estimated 11.8 million acres of forestland across the state. While a lot of the damage has been salvaged, many landowners still have stands with trees that are blown down or have tops broken out.

As the dead trees and tops dry out, they create increased wildfire hazards. These heavy fuels could cause even a small forest fire to intensify to dangerous levels.

To read entire article: How to Prevent Forest Fires in Areas Affected by Hurricanes

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