Forest fires are very hard to put out because they spread so quickly Camp Safely! Summer is a great time to camp. The weather is clear, and lots of campsites feature shady trees and perhaps even a convenient wa
VisitThe Weather Network's wildfire hubto keep up with the latest on the active start to wildfire season across Canada. Islanders are being advised to prepare their properties to help reduce the damage in case of a wildfire. P.E.I...
For instance, using satellite imagery and remote sensing technology to monitor forest cover changes can provide real-time data for decision-making. Drones can be deployed for forest patrol and wildlife monitoring, while AI and machine learning can analyze vast datasets to predict and prevent deforesta...
Finally, remember the words of Smokey the Bear: “Only YOU can Prevent Forest Fires.” When the fire danger is high, play by the rules! No matter how clever, how prepared, or how careful you are, accidents happen. What to do in the event of a wildfire ...
Crown fires occur in the canopy level of the trees, spreading throughout that elevation. This fire is dependent on the height of the canopy, the density of the suspended material, vegetation moisture content and weather conditions. A human-made crown is known to occur in the Amazon Forest. ...
mountains.In the long run, it is also worth noting that many slopes that are now fire-prone grasslands are formerly forest areas that were converted as a result of deforestation. Helping out in sustainable tree planting and growing campaigns will help prevent the occurence of brushfires in t...
Project details: A new WAFERS to prevent forest fires The WAFERS system consists of two parts: a custom-made smart-drone, equipped with both RGB and thermal cameras, and a computer algorithm. The smart drone is equipped with custom-made hardware ...
Higher temperatures dry out forests and landscapes to create the ideal environment for larger, more frequent forest fires. This results in higher CO2 emissions, further exacerbating climate change and in turn contributing to more fires. Climate change is estimated to have doubled the total forest ...
Some wildfires burn the underbrush of a forest, which can prevent a larger fire that might result if the brush were allowed to accumulate for a long time. Wildfires can also benefit plant growth by reducing disease spread, releasing nutrients from burned plants into the ground and encouraging ...
Farmers use fire to clear and maintain their land Wildfires in Brazil occur every year when farmers illegally start them to either clear new land for farming and cattle ranching or to prevent new vegetation from sprouting, which is common in a tropical...