About ForestryForestryWhat is a Wildland Urban Interface- July 5, 2008 The United States Forest Service and The Department of Interior are concerned about the fire risk to human communities next to properties they manage. This Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)...http://forestry.about.com/b/2008/07/05/what-is-a-wildland-urban-interface.htm Understanding the Fire Triangle- July 4, 2008 Fire needs oxygen, fuel, and heat to burn. To prevent wildfire, you need to eliminate or reduce the availability of any one of these ingredients. Since oxygen can't be...http://forestry.about.com/b/2008/07/04/understanding-the-fire-triangle.htm Alfred Joyce Kilmer and His Memorial Forest- July 3, 2008 Poet and World War I warrior Joyce Kilmer was the inspiration that resulted in the creation of a United States Forest Service Memorial Forest. Alfred Joyce Kilmer was born December...http://forestry.about.com/b/2008/07/03/alfred-joyce-kilmer-and-his-memorial-forest.htm Old Growth Forest and Ancient Woodlands- July 2, 2008 An old growth forest, late seral forest or ancient woodland is a woods of great age that exhibits very unique biological features. Depending on tree species and forest type, the...http://forestry.about.com/b/2008/07/02/old-growth-forest-and-ancient-woodlands.htm |