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  2. Burn, baby, burn: why we need more people to start fires - AOL

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    Prescribed burns require a well-rounded group with a variety of expertise and positions — including a burn boss, who runs the show and must have years of training. ... we needed to safely burn ...

  3. Prescribed burns: Expert explains the what, when, why, where ...

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    An Oregon Department of Forestry prescribed fire coordinator gives the basics on controlled fires and what they're used for. Prescribed burns: Expert explains the what, when, why, where and how of ...

  4. Using fire: Forums, field tour about prescribed burns begin ...

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    The history of prescribed burns dating back to pre-settlement times as well as when to use controlled burns will be addressed. The forums will be 6-8 p.m. April 11 at Upland Brewing, ...

  5. Controlled burn - Wikipedia

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    A prescribed burn in a Pinus nigra stand in Portugal Near Holmen, Wisconsin An aerial view of a controlled burn in Helderberg Nature Reserve in South Africa bordering the city of Cape Town. In South Africa controlled burns are important for maintaining the ecological health of indigenous fynbos as well as reducing the intensity of future burns.

  6. Cultural burning - Wikipedia

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    Recently efforts have been undertaken by the Canada Parks system to incorporate prescribed burns. What they have found is a reduction in wildfire intensity in parks using prescribed burns though they did uncover some problems. In area with prescribed burns and a high herbivore population experience negative effects regarding in sapling occurrence.

  7. Burn - Wikipedia

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    Burns that affect only the superficial skin layers are known as superficial or first-degree burns. [2] [11] They appear red without blisters, and pain typically lasts around three days. [2] [11] When the injury extends into some of the underlying skin layer, it is a partial-thickness or second-degree burn. [2]

  8. Negative-pressure wound therapy - Wikipedia

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    Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), also known as a vacuum assisted closure (VAC), is a therapeutic technique using a suction pump, tubing, and a dressing to remove excess exudate and promote healing in acute or chronic wounds and second- and third-degree burns. The therapy involves the controlled application of sub-atmospheric pressure to ...

  9. Prescribed burns are a valuable tool for wildfire prevention

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