Sentences with phrase «reducing forest density»
However, in the western US, we can reduce the potential for fire disasters by both reducing forest density and improving mitigation and preparedness through the development of fire - resilient communities.»
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«We need to start expecting that these landscapes aren't going to look the same in the future, whether it's reduced density of trees or no longer a forest.»
Other recently published research from this group of scientists demonstrated thinning forest stands to a lower density reduces fuel buildup significantly, and enhances its economic value by increasing growth of residual trees.
By leading to variability in the density and size of trees that grow during recovery, large fires reduce the future vulnerability of forests to bark beetle attacks and broad - scale outbreaks.
The study found that tiger densities are 47 percent higher in primary versus degraded (logged) forests and that extensive clearing of pristine lowland forest has disproportionately reduced tiger numbers.
Nevertheless the study identifies forests that may be best suited (low population density, unsuitable climate and soils) for «Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation» (REDD) initiatives which compensate countries for preserving forest lands in exchange for carbon credits.