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SPOT BURNING [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

A modified form of broadcast burning in which only the larger accumulations of slash are fired and the fire is confined to these spots.

Key term(s)
  • spot burn

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Variante du brûlage extensif où seules des accumulations suffisantes de rémanents sont allumées sans permettre au feu de s'étendre en dehors de ces concentrations.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Incendio de la vegetación
  • Maniobras de intervención (incendios)
  • Explotación forestal
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