| Above:
A research plot with beetle-attacked lodgepole pine is ignited and the
fire spreads through the test site. Right: Eleven research plots, ranging
in size from 1 hectare to 4 hectares, are involved in the Carrott Lake
study.
Below left: Fireguards, sprinklers and fire retardant prevent
the fire from escaping the test area. Firefighters are also on site to
assist with suppression activities.
Below right: Ground-level views show the variability in fire
intensity observed for the Aug. 13, 2006 fire environment conditions
under which the plot is ignited. |
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