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Robert Smith: Fire protection for the last half century has provided for the development of continuous dense forest stands which are…

On the recordMarch 27, 1998
Fire protection for the last half century has provided for the development of continuous dense forest stands which are in need of thinning to accelerate growth, reduce fire hazard, provide more mid-succession forest habitat, and yield usable wood.
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Robert Smith
Oregon

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Discussing the implications of fire protection policies on forest management.

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