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  2. Controlled burn - Wikipedia

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    A controlled burn may also refer to the intentional burning of slash and fuels through burn piles. [1] Controlled burns may also be referred to as hazard reduction burning, [2] backfire, swailing or a burn-off. [3] In industrialized countries, controlled burning regulations and permits are usually overseen by fire control authorities.

  3. Burning the meadow: Many landowners interested in controlled ...

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    Can you hire experts to do a controlled burn for you? Yes. The NCFS is available to conduct controlled burns for rates of $35-$50 per acre (with a $350 minimum charge) although there may be a ...

  4. Top of the World, Tennessee - Wikipedia

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    The neighboring park has a natural forest environment of yellow pines and hardwood species. Controlled burns are used to reduce the risk of uncontrolled fires. [7] There is a healthy black bear population. [8] The community is relatively isolated. The Foothills Parkway is the only road to Top of the World that is passable by school bus. [9]

  5. 30 NC counties are currently under a burn ban. Updated map ...

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    Half of the state is in a drought and 30 counties have burn bans. ... 30 NC counties are currently under a burn ban. Updated map shows restricted areas. Martha Quillin. November 10, 2023 at 3:30 ...

  6. 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, ...

  7. Native American use of fire in ecosystems - Wikipedia

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    The baskets must be woven with straight branches, and they need to be burned to do so. Acorns and salmon, which are native food sources, are also affected by Indigenous-prescribed burns. [65] Don L Hankins conducted a study to understand the effects of Indigenous prescribed burning on different aspects of riparian fauna. They found a generally ...

  8. Containment, hotshots, evacuation orders: Understanding key ...

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    Controlled. After reaching 100% containment — which can take months, depending on the weather conditions, the fire’s size and the area’s topography — crews work toward declaring the fire ...

  9. 2020 Western United States wildfire season - Wikipedia

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    There is broad scientific consensus that there should be more controlled burning of forest in California in order to reduce fire risk. [224] [225] [226] Controlled burning is hampered by wildfire litigation models that present wildfires in court cases as the result of careless ignition events while discounting underlying forest conditions.