Introduction to Fire in California
$50.00, £29.95 hardcover
978-0-520-24873-1
NYP--Due 8/08
$18.95, £11.50 paperback
978-0-520-25577-7
NYP--Due 8/08
236 pages, 4-1/2 x 7-1/4 inches, 91 color phots, 8 color line illustrations, 15 color maps
August 2008, Available worldwide
Categories: Natural History; California & the West; Earth
August 2008, Available worldwide
Categories: Natural History; California & the West; Earth
A book in the Californians and Their Environment subseries, dedicated to understanding human influences on the state's ecology and natural resources
"Carle does an excellent job of telling complex social, biological, and physical stories in a way that makes them not only accessible, but also interesting."—Neil G. Sugihara, coeditor of Fire in California's Ecosystems
"A welcome contribution to the California Natural History Guides series that integrates the natural and cultural history of fire in California in an engaging style."—James K. Agee, author of Steward's Fork and Fire Ecology of Pacific Northwest Forests
"A welcome contribution to the California Natural History Guides series that integrates the natural and cultural history of fire in California in an engaging style."—James K. Agee, author of Steward's Fork and Fire Ecology of Pacific Northwest Forests
What is fire? How are wildfires ignited? How do California's weather and topography influence fire? How did the California Indians use fire? In the spirit of his highly acclaimed Introduction to Air in California and Introduction to Water in California, David Carle now turns to another fundamental element of the natural world, giving a fascinating and concise view of this complex topic. His clearly written, dramatically illustrated book will help Californians, including the millions who live near naturally flammable wildlands, better understand their own place in the state's landscape. Carle covers the basics of fire ecology; looks at the effects of fire on wildlife, soil, water, and air; discusses firefighting organizations and land management agencies; explains current policies; and explores many other topics.
Introduction to Fire in California features:
* 91 color illustrations and 15 maps
* Tips on what to do before, during, and after fires
* An overview of major wildfires in California's history
* A discussion of the effect of climate change on fires in natural landscapes
Introduction to Fire in California features:
* 91 color illustrations and 15 maps
* Tips on what to do before, during, and after fires
* An overview of major wildfires in California's history
* A discussion of the effect of climate change on fires in natural landscapes
Fire in California's Ecosystems, edited by Neil G. Sugihara, Jan W. van Wagtendonk, Kevin E. Shaffer, Jo Ann Fites-Kaufman and Andrea E. Thode
Introduction to Air in California, by David Carle
Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources, by M. Kat Anderson
Introduction to Water in California, by David Carle
Prescribed Burning in California Wildlands Vegetation Management, by Harold Biswell
Living with Fire: Fire Ecology and Policy for the Twenty-first Century, by Sara E. Jensen and Guy R. McPherson
Introduction to Air in California, by David Carle
Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources, by M. Kat Anderson
Introduction to Water in California, by David Carle
Prescribed Burning in California Wildlands Vegetation Management, by Harold Biswell
Living with Fire: Fire Ecology and Policy for the Twenty-first Century, by Sara E. Jensen and Guy R. McPherson
Visit the author's web site at http://users.qnet.com/~carle/