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GROUND FUEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fuels and Types of Hearths
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A combustible material below the litter layer of the forest floor that normally supports smouldering or glowing combustion associated with ground fires (e.g. duff, roots, buried punky wood, peat).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustibles et types de foyers
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Matière combustible (tourbe, racine ou autres matières) située au-dessous de la litière alimentant les feux de profondeur.

Spanish

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