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brûlage léger [2 records]

Record 1 2003-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
  • Fire Prevention
DEF

Periodic broadcast burning to prevent accumulation of fuels in quantities that would cause excessive damage or difficult suppression in event of accidental fires.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Prévention des incendies
DEF

Brûlage extensif effectué périodiquement pour éviter une accumulation de matières combustibles en quantités telles qu'elles entraîneraient des dégâts excessifs ou rendraient la lutte difficile en cas d'incendies accidentels.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Incendio de la vegetación
  • Prevención de incendios
DEF

Quema periódica de materiales combustibles, para evitar así algunos incendios.

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Record 2 2001-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
DEF

A degree of burn in which the soil is covered with partially charred organic material but heavy fuels are not deeply charred.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
DEF

Brûlage d'une ampleur relative caractérisé par un sol recouvert de matières organiques partiellement carbonisées et dont les combustibles lourds ne sont pas carbonisés en profondeur.

Spanish

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