Every year, forest fires affect lakhs of hectares of forest not only in India, but also in many other parts of the world. Forest fires have often been described as a good servant but a bad master as while they cause loss of life and property worth crores of rupees, fires may also be used a management tool. This book covers chapters on combustion; fire as a management tool; types and causes of forest fires; adverse effects of forest fires; prevention and detection; fire control and extinguishing; machines and devices; aerial methods; artificially induced rain; forestry extension; participatory fire management and fire management plans.
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