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Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology ›› 1994, Vol. 5 ›› Issue (4): 409-414.

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Management of forest fire in Australia and fire ecology

D. M. Chapman1, Guo Ruiping2   

  1. 1. University of Sydney, Australia 2006;
    2. Institute of Applied Ecology, Academia Sinica, Shenyang 110015
  • Received:1994-02-21 Revised:1994-05-10 Online:1994-10-24 Published:1994-10-24

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Abstract: Fire disaster occurs frequently in Australia. Each year, several large wildfires break out in forests, and induce severe economic loss and serious ecological impacts. It is therefore very important for ecologists in Australia to research fire ecology and fire management. This paper focuses on the phenomenon of forest fire, characteristics of fuel, fire behaviour and its effect on environment, and ways to control and minimize the hazard of forest fire.

Key words: Forest fire, Fire ecology, Fire management