risk reduction graph (IMAGE)

Stanford University

risk reduction graph

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Researchers found that low-intensity fires reduced risk of high-intensity fires in conifer forests by about 60%. The reduction benefits are estimated to last about six years. 

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Wu, et al. / Science Advances

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