Authors:
Hirsch, K., V. Kafka, C. Tymstra, R. McAlpine, B. Hawkes, H. Stegehuis, S. Quintilio, S. Gauthier and K. Peck
Publication Date:
2001
Abstract/Summary:
Sustainable forest management in many of Canada’s forest ecosystems requires simultaneously minimizing the socioeconomic impacts of fire and maximizing its ecological benefits. A pragmatic approach to addressing these seemingly conflicting objectives is fire-smart forest management. This involves planning and conducting forest management and fire management activities in a fully integrated manner at both the stand and landscape levels. This paper describes the concept of fire-smart forest management, discusses its need and benefits, and explores challenges to effective implementation.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
The Forestry Chronicle
Link:
ftp://ftp.nofc.forestry.ca/pub/fire/docs/Hirsch/Hirsch%20et%20al.%20For%20Chronicle.pdf