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Forest Fires and the Struggle to Protect National Forests
The article explains why forest fires in rugged national forests remain hard to control despite firefighting efforts. It outlines fire types, main dangers from wind and drought, equipment and techniques for lining and backfiring, and the tough conditions faced by crews traveling on trailsless terrain. It notes 1910 losses of timber and lives, praises firefighting, and urges prevention through legislation, education, and public cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orest
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota