Actions to decrease the danger of forest fires in areas of wildland-urban interface. Study case

Authors

  • Miguel Castillo S. Laboratorio de Incendios Forestales. Universidad de Chile
  • Luis Correa J. Corporación Nacional Forestal V Región de Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-7723_19_11

Keywords:

Forest fire, fuel vegetation, interface.

Abstract

We studied an area off the coast of Valparaíso historically affected by many urban interface forest fires. One of the main factors causing this problem is the existence of large accumulations of combustible plant material close to residential properties, promoting the rapid spread of fire. Measures are proposed for the treatment of vegetation to reduce this risk factor for the population located in this area.

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Published

2012-12-01

Issue

No. 19 (2012): Equating the Knowledge of Risks and Catastrophes

Section

Articles

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