Wildland Fires Toward Improved Understanding And Forecasting Of Air Quality Impacts

Author : National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 030927737X

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Wildland Fires: Toward Improved Understanding and Forecasting of Air Quality Impacts by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Pdf

Wildland fires pose a growing threat to air quality and human health. Fire is a natural part of many landscapes, but the extent of area burned and the severity of fires have been increasing, concurrent with human movement into previously uninhabited fire-prone areas and forest management practices that have increased fuel loads. These changes heighten the risk of exposure to fire itself and emissions (smoke), which can travel thousands of miles and affect millions of people, creating local, regional, and national air quality and health concerns. To address this growing threat, the National Academies brought together atmospheric chemistry and health research communities, natural resource managers, and decision makers to discuss current knowledge and needs surrounding how wildland fire emissions affect air quality and human health. Participants also explored opportunities to better bridge these communities to advance science and improve the production and exchange of information. This publication summarizes the workshop discussions and themes that emerged throughout the meeting.

Author : National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Polar Research Board,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wildland Fires Toward Improved Monitoring Modeling and Management?a Workshop
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2025-01-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0309715539

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wildland Fires by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Polar Research Board,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wildland Fires Toward Improved Monitoring Modeling and Management?a Workshop Pdf

Climate change is fundamentally changing ecosystems and their fire conditions, and the 2023 fire season highlighted the urgency of developing and implementing solutions to address wildland fires. Wildland fires transfer carbon between the land and the atmosphere through emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs), along with other gasses and particles. Though fires can be a natural part of healthy, evolving ecosystems, large, uncontrolled wildland fires can have devastating consequences to human health, communities, and biodiversity. Human-driven changes in wildland fire regimes have the potential to increase GHG emissions at a scale that could inhibit global efforts to achieve net-zero GHG emissions in the coming decades. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop on September 13-15, 2023, to identify opportunities to improve measurements and model projections of GHG emissions from wildland fires and discuss management practices that could be incorporated into current and future action plans. Participants emphasized the importance of learning from historic and current Indigenous fire management practices and centering Indigenous voices and leadership across all stages of fire management. Different global ecosystems - particularly temperate, boreal, and tropical biomes - have been impacted by climate and land use changes where historical fire regimes and the carbon balance have been disrupted. However, discussions highlighted the diverse set of available regionally differentiated and ecosystem-appropriate mitigation strategies. With improved understanding of fires and their GHG emissions, better information for mitigation and management, and incorporation of wildfire GHG emissions into national accounting mechanisms, practitioners, communities, and decision makers will be better equipped to prepare, adapt, and respond to future wildland fires.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Air quality
ISBN : MINN:31951D02257828E

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Wildland Fire in Ecosystems by Anonim Pdf

This state-of-knowledge review about the effects of fire on air quality can assist land, fire, and air resource managers with fire and smoke planning, and their efforts to explain to others the science behind fire-related program policies and practices to improve air quality. Chapter topics include air quality regulations and fire; characterization of emissions from fire; the transport, dispersion, and modeling of fire emissions; atmospheric and plume chemistry; air quality impacts of fire; social consequences of air quality impacts; and recommendations for future research.

Author : David L. Peterson,Sarah M. McCaffrey,Toral Patel-Weynand
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 3030870472

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Wildland Fire Smoke in the United States by David L. Peterson,Sarah M. McCaffrey,Toral Patel-Weynand Pdf

This open access book synthesizes current information on wildland fire smoke in the United States, providing a scientific foundation for addressing the production of smoke from wildland fires. This will be increasingly critical as smoke exposure and degraded air quality are expected to increase in extent and severity in a warmer climate. Accurate smoke information is a foundation for helping individuals and communities to effectively mitigate potential smoke impacts from wildfires and prescribed fires. The book documents our current understanding of smoke science for (1) primary physical, chemical, and biological issues related to wildfire and prescribed fire, (2) key social issues, including human health and economic impacts, and (3) current and anticipated management and regulatory issues. Each chapter provides a summary of priorities for future research that provide a roadmap for developing scientific information that can improve smoke and fire management over the next decade.

Author : Robert M. Sanford,Donald G. Holtgrieve
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000813265

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Environmental Impact Assessment in the United States by Robert M. Sanford,Donald G. Holtgrieve Pdf

Environmental impact assessment is now firmly established as an important and often mandatory part of proposing any development project. Environmental Impact Assessment in the United States provides foundational knowledge of environmental review in the United States as carried out at federal, state, and local levels, with detailed information about the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its applications, and other relevant federal and state legislation. This book will aid planners, architects, engineers, project managers, or consultants who work with environmental impact statements to assess the effects of a proposed activity on the environment and who develop and assess measures to avoid or minimize those impacts. It will serve as a desk reference for professional environmental planners as well as a core textbook for students who intend to work in the fields of environmental policy, civil engineering, environmental law, resources management, or other areas of environmental management.

Author : David V. Sandberg
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437915570

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Wildland Fire in Ecosystems by David V. Sandberg Pdf

Wildland fire is an integral part of ecosystem mgmt. and is essential in maintaining functional ecosystems, but air pollutants emitted from those fires can be harmful to human health and welfare. This review of what is known about the effects of fire on air quality will assist those in the fire and air quality mgmt. communities. Contents: (1) Intro.; Scope; Framework; Prior Work; Changes in Fire Policy; (2) Air Quality Regulations and Fire; (3) Overview of Air Pollution from Fire; (4) Characterization of Emissions from Fires; (5) Transport, Dispersion, and Modeling of Fire Emissions; (6) Atmospheric and Plume Chemistry; (7) Estimating the Air Quality Impacts of Fire; (8) Consequences of Fire on Air Quality; (9) Recommend. for Future Research. Illus.

Author : Tatiana V. Loboda,Nancy H. F. French,Robin C. Puett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119757023

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Landscape Fire, Smoke, and Health by Tatiana V. Loboda,Nancy H. F. French,Robin C. Puett Pdf

Landscape Fire, Smoke, and Health Linking Biomass Burning Emissions to Human Well-Being Where and when wildfires occur, what pollutants they emit, how the chemistry of smoke changes in the atmosphere, and what impact this air pollution has on human health and well-being are questions explored across different scientific disciplines. Landscape Fire, Smoke, and Health: Linking Biomass Burning Emissions to Human Well-Being is designed to create a foundational knowledge base allowing interdisciplinary teams to interact more effectively in addressing the impacts of air pollution from biomass burning on human health. Volume highlights include: Core concepts, principles, and terminology related to smoke and air quality used in different disciplines Observational and modeling tools and approaches in fire science Methods to sense, model, and map smoke in the atmosphere Impacts of biomass burning smoke on the health and well-being of children and adults Perspectives from researchers, modelers, and practitioners Case studies from different countries Information to support decision-making and policy The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Air quality
ISBN : OCLC:100727006

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Wildland fire in ecosystems by Anonim Pdf

This state-of-knowledge review about the effects of fire on air quality can assist land, fire, and air resource managers with fire and smoke planning, and their efforts to explain to others the science behind fire-related program policies and practices to improve air quality. Chapter topics include air quality regulations and fire; characterization of emissions from fire; the transport, dispersion, and modeling of fire emissions; atmospheric and plume chemistry; air quality impacts of fire; social consequences of air quality impacts; and recommendations for future research.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Wildfire forecasting
ISBN : UCAL:B5135193

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Wildland Fire Impacts in 2003 and Wildfire Preparedness in 2004 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Pdf

Author : Peter L. Fuglem,Kelvin G. Hirsch,Canadian Council of Forest Ministers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fire management
ISBN : UIUC:30112075587946

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Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy by Peter L. Fuglem,Kelvin G. Hirsch,Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Pdf

"In September 2004, the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers established a federal, provincial, and territorial task group of assistant deputy ministers (ADMs) and commissioned the development of the Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy (CWFS). The ADMs created an intergovernmental team of analysts, experienced fire managers, and researchers, known as the CWFS Core Team, to consult with Canadian and international experts, collate information, conduct analyses, and present the findings. This team was directed to assess the current state of wildland fire management in Canada, examine the key influences and trends, and identify possible desired future states and how they could be achieved. This publication comprises a collection of nine reports written by the CWFS Core Team members and their associates. Collectively these papers include syntheses, analyses, and perspective articles that address a variety of the social, economic, and biophysical aspects of wildland fire and its management as well as policy, science, and operational issues in Canada."--Pub. desc.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Air quality
ISBN : MINN:31951D02977787D

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Assessing Values of Air Quality and Visibility at Risk from Wildland Fires by Anonim Pdf

Author : David V. Sandberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCR:31210022825929

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National Strategic Plan by David V. Sandberg Pdf

A technical discussion of the implementation & development of models & data systems used to manage the air quality impacts of wildland & prescribed fires. Strategies & priorities in the plan were generated by the Express Team & a diverse group of 86 subject matter experts who attended a national planning workshop. This plan provides a conceptual design as a first step toward balancing the goals of land managers who use fire to manage ecosystems, & air resource managers who aim to reduce the impacts of fires on air quality. Recommends nine strategies as a synthesis of internal discussions, & review comments.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Fire ecology
ISBN : UVA:X001894377

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Effects of Fire on Air by Anonim Pdf

Author : U. S. Department Agriculture,Forest Service
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 197380803X

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Wildland Fire on Ecosystems Effects of Fire on Air by U. S. Department Agriculture,Forest Service Pdf

Wildland fire is an integral part of ecosystem management and is essential in maintaining functional ecosystems, but air pollutants emitted from those fires can be harmful to human health and welfare. Because of the public and governmental concerns about the possible risk of wildland fire smoke to public health and safety, as well as nuisance, visibility, ozone generation, and regional haze impacts, increasingly effective smoke management programs and air quality policies are being implemented with support from research and land management agency programs. This state-of-knowledge review of what is known about the effects of fire on air quality has been prepared to assist those in the fire and air quality management communities for future discussion of management, policy, and science options for managing fire and air quality. The introduction sets up a framework in which to discuss the interaction between pollutants emitted from fire, and air quality at the national, State, and local levels applied to air resource management, fire management, and geographical scale components.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Air quality management
ISBN : UCD:31175025827034

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Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed and Wildland Fire by Anonim Pdf