Land On Fire: The New Reality Of Wildfire In The West
by Gary Ferguson /
2017 / English / EPUB
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“This comprehensive book offers a fascinating overview of how
those fires are fought, and some conversation-starters for how we
might reimagine our relationship with the woods.” —Bill McKibben,
author of
“This comprehensive book offers a fascinating overview of how
those fires are fought, and some conversation-starters for how we
might reimagine our relationship with the woods.” —Bill McKibben,
author ofEaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New
Planet
Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New
Planet
Wildfire season is burning longer and hotter, affecting more and
more people, especially in the west.
Wildfire season is burning longer and hotter, affecting more and
more people, especially in the west.Land on Fire
Land on Fire explores
the fascinating science behind this phenomenon and the ongoing
research to find a solution. This gripping narrative details how
years of fire suppression and chronic drought have combined to
make the situation so dire. Award-winning nature writer Gary
Ferguson brings to life the extraordinary efforts of those
responsible for fighting wildfires, and deftly explains how
nature reacts in the aftermath of flames. Dramatic photographs
reveal the terror and beauty of fire, as well as the staggering
effect it has on the landscape.
explores
the fascinating science behind this phenomenon and the ongoing
research to find a solution. This gripping narrative details how
years of fire suppression and chronic drought have combined to
make the situation so dire. Award-winning nature writer Gary
Ferguson brings to life the extraordinary efforts of those
responsible for fighting wildfires, and deftly explains how
nature reacts in the aftermath of flames. Dramatic photographs
reveal the terror and beauty of fire, as well as the staggering
effect it has on the landscape.