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Modeling the protection afforded by burrows, cavities, and roosts during wildland surface fires

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Abstract

Wildland surface fires produce many toxic and irritating compounds, such as formaldehyde and acrolein, and harmful gases such as carbon monoxide. Several factors influence the degree of protection offered by animal shelters against combustion products and heat.

Parent Publication

Citation

Bova, Anthony; Dickinson, Matthew. 2009. Modeling the protection afforded by burrows, cavities, and roosts during wildland surface fires. In: Hutchinson, Todd F., ed. Proceedings of the 3rd fire in eastern oak forests conference; 2008 May 20-22; Carbondale, IL. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-46. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 144.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/17300