Science & Climate

Wildfire Modeling and Prescribed Forest Management

Combining drone thermal mapping with traditional indigenous burn practices to reduce catastrophic fires.

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Wildfire Modeling and Prescribed Forest Management

Combining drone thermal mapping with traditional indigenous burn practices to reduce catastrophic fires.

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