9788170892908 - Forest Fires von Dr.S.S.Negi (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Combustion. 3. Fire as a management tool. 4. Types and causes. 5. Adverse effects. 6. Prevention. 7. Detection. 8. Fire control and extinguishing. 9. Machines and devices. 10. Aerial methods. 11.Artificially induced rain. 12. Forestry extension. 13. Participatory fire management. 14. Fire management plans. References. From the preface: " 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.".