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"What is fire? How are wildfires ignited? How do California's weather and topography influence fire? How did the California Indians use fire? In the spirit of his highly acclaimed ""Introduction to Air in California"" and ""Introduction to Water in California"", David Carle now turns to another fundamental element of the natural world, giving a fascinating and concise view of this complex topic. His clearly written, dramatically illustrated book will help Californians, including the millions who live near naturally flammable wildlands, better understand their own place in the state's landscape. Carle covers the basics of fire ecology; looks at the effects of fire on wildlife, soil, water, and air; discusses firefighting organizations and land management agencies; explains current policies; and, explores many other topics. This title features: 91 color illustrations and 15 maps; tips on what to do before, during, and after fires; an overview of major wildfires in California's history; and, a discussion of the effect of climate change on fires in natural landscapes. This is a book in the ""Californians and Their Environment"" subseries, dedicated to understanding human influences on the state's ecology and natural resources."

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The chapter on Getting Ready: Life on the Edge is worth the price of admission. It diagrams creating a defensible space around your home and what to do during a fire evacuation ... One way to thank the firefighters and volunteers is to become more informed about fire. This book will help. --Chico Enterprise-Record Like a scary souvenir of 2008 [it] explains how and why. A pyro would slaver over its pictures. --East Bay Express It tells everything readers need to know about wildfires: how they spread and what their effects are. --Palo Alto Weekly This handy little paperback contains a lot of information Central Coast residents, especially those in vulnerable areas, will want to read up on before we get into the summer months... This is a book you want to read now. --Salinas Californian Well written, yet simple enough for broad appeal. --Choice: Current Reviews For Academic Libraries

The chapter on Getting Ready: Life on the Edge is worth the price of admission. It diagrams creating a defensible space around your home and what to do during a fire evacuation ... One way to thank the firefighters and volunteers is to become more informed about fire. This book will help. --Chico Enterprise-Record Like a scary souvenir of 2008 [it] explains how and why. A pyro would slaver over its pictures. --East Bay Express It tells everything readers need to know about wildfires: how they spread and what their effects are. --Palo Alto Weekly Well written, yet simple enough for broad appeal. --Choice: Current Reviews For Academic Libraries

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David Carle worked as a California State Park ranger for twenty-seven years. He is author of Introduction to Water in California, Introduction to Air in California (both from UC Press), and Burning Questions: America's Fight with Nature's Fire, among other books

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