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Prattʼs Arguments Against “Light Burning” in 1911

2016 Research Brief

Description

Mr. Pratt, like many against “light burning” practices in those days, claimed these small fires were unnecessary and only caused an expensive loss of merchantable lumber over the years. Like the light-burning advocates, Mr. Pratt had no research on his side.

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Author

This brief was written by Jon Keeley, Liz van Mantgem, and Hugh Safford, and produced by the CFSC.

Contact

For more information, contact: jon_keeley@usgs.gov, evanmantgem@usgs.gov, hughsafford@fs.fed.us. 

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Additional Information

Pratt, M. B. 1911. Results of “light burning” near Nevada City, California. Forest Quarterly:420-422.