Focus On Fire Management In Australia
12 November 2002 - 12:00pm
Rapid spread of urban development into forested areas in one of the most fire-prone regions of the world has created a dangerous situation.
"Australia's wildfire season has hit early this year, and fire experts are predicting it may be one of the worst on record. With the memory of severe wildfires last Christmas and in 1994 still fresh in peoples' minds, fire management has become a topic of national concern.Much of the debate is centered on how to balance the need to protect human life and property while preserving biodiversity. The issue is especially pressing on the urban fringe."
Full Story:
Australia Wrestles with Fire Control
Source:
National Geographic, October 11, 2005
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