1. Woods Ablaze Learn about forest fires including the computer modelling of fires, why forest fires can be good, and study the 1988 forest fire that burned much of Yellowstone National Park. http://whyfiles.org/018forest_fire/

Woods on fire POSTED JULY 1996. To an increasing number of homeowners, wildfires are a threat to life and limb. But to an increasing number of scientists and land managers, they're a part of nature that can be postponed but not denied. This edition of The Why Files examines the role of fire in natural systems, and the role of science in understanding wildfires. They fought the fires at Yellowstone National Park in 1988, but it didn't do much good. What happened next (Here's a logical starting place.) What is the status of computer models of forest fires Here's a handy-dandy, hands-off technique for spotting blazes Many ecologists wild fires . Why? Costa Rican ecologists working on one of the world's largest ecosystem restorations forest fires . Why? Maybe controlled burning isn't such a splendid idea These folks had a burning desire to inform you about blazing woods. There are documents. ( Glossary Bibliography

2. British Columbia - Ministry Of Forestry Information on many aspects of forest fires. Down loadable movies of fighting fires are also available. http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/protect/index.htm

3. National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Logistical and support center for U.S. wildland firefighting. Coordinates efforts of DOI agencies, Forest Service, National Weather Service, and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

4. Official Warns That Little Can Be Done To Stop Fires NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/081900western-fires.html

August 19, 2000 Official Warns That Little Can Be Done to Stop Fires By DOUGLAS JEHL The Associated Press A giant plume of smoke rose Friday along a highway in western Montana, where wildfires have burned more than 470,000 acres. WESTERN FIRES Related Articles Disaster Agency Promises Immediate Fire Aid (August 13, 2000) As Western Wildfires Rage, Assessing Blame Becomes a Central Issue (August 12, 2000) Wildfires Knock Out Major Power Lines to Pacific Northwest (August 11, 2000) Population Trends Heighten West's Fire Woes (August 10, 2000) Firefighters Feeling Strain Across West (August 9, 2000) Clinton Visits Idaho Site to Give Thanks and Aid (August 9, 2000) Idaho Governor Says Fires in West May Rage Till Fall (August 6, 2000) Forest Service: More Army troops, Canadians to Fight Western Fires (August 5, 2000) Parched U.S. Faces Worst Year for Fires Since Mid-80's (August 3, 2000) EST YELLOWSTONE, Mont., Aug. 18 The secretary of the interior said today that the wildfires raging across the West were likely to get worse and warned that with resources already stretched to the limit, little could be done to slow their progress. More than one million acres were burning today in 11 Western states, the most land on fire at any time in the United States since 1910. Federal officials said today that they were growing increasingly concerned that the situation in Montana, the state hardest hit, might turn more catastrophic, with separate fires beginning to merge.

5. National Fire News Chinati (Texas Forest Service) contained at 15 130 acres. Washington Number of fires 1 Acres 4 274 New fires 0 Fires contained 0 http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

6. CNN.com - France Has Worst Forest Fires In Decade - August 20, 2000 CNN http://www.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/europe/08/20/france.fire.reut/index.html

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7. SmokeyBear.com - ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES. Join Smokey for some forest and campfire fun. And, along the way, discover Smokey's rules for forest fire safety and prevention so that you can http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. Forest Fire Fighting Hotshot Crew A Hot Shot Photo Journal Follow a U.S. Forest Service Hotshot Crew as they fight forest fires in America's wilderness. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. 6 Die In Portugal Forest Fires CNN http://cnn.com/2003/WORLD/europe/08/03/portugal.fires.reut/index.html

10. National Forest Fire Situation Report / Rapport National Sur La The Canadian Forest Service in Ottawa, Ontario, The Canadian Forest Service promotes the sustainable development of Canada's forests and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Western Forest Fire Research Center An interdisciplinary research facility based at Colorado State University covering socioeconomic and ecological aspects of forest fires. http://www.cnr.colostate.edu/frws/research/westfire/

Western Forest Fire Research Center WESTFIRE The Western Forest Fire Research Center (WESTFIRE) is an interdisciplinary research facility based at Colorado State University (data and maps presented in this home page are from a variety of sources and may not be complete or current). What's New? Final Report on Fuel Treatments and Fire Regimes PDF file HTML file Forest Fire Science at Colorado State University (CSU) Academic Courses Continuing Education Courses CSU Chapter of Student Association for Fire Ecology Faculty Affiliates ... Vision Statement (2000) Information on WESTFIRE Research Projects at WESTFIRE Other Universities with Programs in Wildland Fire Science Wildfire Information Historic Large Fires in the U.S. Historic Fire Regimes in Colorado Current National Fire Situation Report 1994 Fire Season in Colorado ... 2002 Fire Season in Colorado Useful Links Association for Fire Ecology Joint Fire Science Program National Interagency Fire Center Society for American Foresters Contact Information: Dr. Philip N.Omi , Professor and Director, Western Forest Fire Research Center (WESTFIRE), Colorado State University, 131 Forestry, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523. (970) 491-6911; FAX (970) 491-6754 email: phil@cnr.colostate.edu Back to Department of Forestry, Rangeland and Watershed Stewardship Main Page

12. WILDFIRE NEWS Fourteen firefighters from the New Tribes Mission and one Forest Service employee from the Mendocino National Forest died on the fire. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Disaster News Network: 'Seeing Heart' Dogs Offer Cheer Emotional support dogs and their owners are helping in an evacuation center during the forest fires in southern California. Describes the Hope Crisis Response team training program. Disaster News Network http://www.disasternews.net/news/news.php?articleid=2065

14. What Causes Forest Fires What Causes forest fires? Home. There are five main causes to forest fires that should be acknowledged. These five causes include the following http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. Caribbean Forest Conservation Association Home Page Environmental NGO seeking to address the issues of deforestation and forest fires in Trinidad. Provides information on the group's activities, achievements, constitution, news and membership. http://www.cfcatt.org/

Table of Contents Home About us Background Management Structure ... Regional Welcome W elcome to the web site of the Caribbean Forest Conservation Association. You can learn of the importance of the conservation of our forests and explore our history. Become a member and join us in our endeavours; come along on our adventures; see what we have to offer and what you can do to help conserve the forests of the Caribbean. Our Mission T he Caribbean Forest Conservation Association preserves the integrity, stability and beauty of forest ecosystems throughout the Caribbean by promoting the protection of biological diversity and sustainable uses of forest resources by their owners, managers and users. Our Location T he Caribbean Forest Conservation Association has its home in the twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago , which are the southernmost islands of the Caribbean.

16. Wildland Firefighter Wildland, Fire, fire industry, firefighter, firefighting, fire information http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. Forest Fires--Ecology Lesson Plan (grades 9-12)--DiscoverySchool.com Students learn the benefits and problems associated with fire, and the role that fire plays in maintaining healthy ecosystems. http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/forestfires/

postionList = "compscreen,hedthick,admedia,tower,nuiad,interstitial"; OAS_RICH("interstitial"); OAS_RICH("admedia"); Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Astronomy/Space ... Health History Ancient History U.S. History World History Life Science Animals Ecology Human Body The Microscopic World ... Weather 9-12 > Ecology Grade level: 9-12 Subject: Ecology Duration: Two class periods Objectives Materials Procedures Adaptations ... Credit Objectives Find a video description, video clip, and discussion questions. Understanding: Fire Use our free online Teaching Tools to create custom worksheets, puzzles and quizzes on this topic! Students will understand the following: The benefits and problems associated with fire. The role that fire plays in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Materials Resources regarding national parks, fire, and environmental science from your school or local library. Suggested resources include the following: Project Learning Tree, published by the American Forest Foundation Environmental Science: Working with the Earth by G. Tyler Miller

18. Texas T's Homepage..Diesel & Fire?  Woohoo! About forest fires and Diesel pickups! Find lots of information on fire weather, fire agencies and many links to other sites. Read stories on fire fighting. http://www.angelfire.com/super/fireman/

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19. Indonesia Forest Fires Blanket Malaysia A man jogs at a park while thick haze covers the city of Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005. Smoke from forest fires in http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. The Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact - Main Index Organization of three U.S. states and two Canadian provincial natural resources agencies, coordinating prevention, presuppression and control of forest fires in the region. http://www.glffc.com/

Welcome to the home of the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact On our site you will find a brief history of the fire compact. There is also a directory of contact names of Compact member agencies. As the name suggests, our compact encompasses the Great Lakes. A map of the GLFFC compact is available here. Information about Wildfire Prevention is located on this site. GLFFC members use this site to digitally store and retrieve operations, training and mutual aid information. A list of links to other similar agencies in North America is also here. WILDFIRE PREVENTION WEEK - 3RD WEEK IN APRIL Click here for information to help you protect your home and property. w e b s i t e h o s t i n g a n d m a n a g e m e n t b y VISITORS SINCE DECEMBER 24 1999 September 19, 2005

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