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Matthews, Mark,

Bringing Back the Forest. Mark Matthews. - Matthews/Mark, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 19, Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Bringing Back the Forest, Autumn 2001; pp. 32-37.

"Many forests--and all their trees--are supposed to burn up every 100 to 500 years according to Mother Nature's plan. Fire can be very helpful, today's scientists say." (AMERICAN FORESTS) This article explains how the attitude toward forest fires has changed through the years to a point where the general consensus is that the fires can now (2001) be beneficial.

1522-3264;


United States. Forest Service.


Fire ecology.
Forest fires--Prevention and control.
Forest management.
Pine.
Reforestation.
Wildfires.

AC1.S5

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