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Author:
Erickson, John R., 1943- author.
Title:
Bad smoke, good smoke : a Texas rancher's view of wildfire / John R. Erickson.
Publisher:
Texas Tech University Press,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
xiv, 192 pages ; 24 cm
Subject:
Wildfires--Texas Panhandle--Texas Panhandle--History--21st century.
Ranchers--Texas Panhandle.--Texas Panhandle.
Range management--Texas Panhandle.--Texas Panhandle.
Wildfires--Prevention and control.
Feux de friches--Prévention et maîtrise.
Ranchers.
Range management.
Wildfires.
Wildfires--Prevention and control.
Texas--Texas Panhandle.
2000-2099
History.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-184) and index.
Contents:
The wildfires of 2006 and 2017 -- The fires of March 2006 -- Between the fires -- The fires of March 2017 -- Eight months after the fire -- The first anniversary of the fire -- The second anniversary of the fire -- A broader view of wildfires -- The history of fires in the Panhandle and South Plains -- Why prairie fires now? -- The management of fire -- Afterthoughts.
Summary:
"A description of two "megafires" (in 2006 and 2017) in the Texas panhandle, along with accounts from researchers who study range management, climate, and fire; an exploration of the symbiotic relationship ranchers have with controlled burning"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Voice in the American West
ISBN:
168283087X
9781682830871
LCCN:
2020051141
Locations:
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

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