Guidelines for management of roadsides having regard to both conservation and fire prevention.
Material type: TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: OCT 1982Description: 6p., 4 refs, illReport number: State GovernmentSubject: These guidelines are provided for the information and assistance of those who plan and carry out roadside management, with particular reference to fire protection. The purpose of the guidelines is to draw attention to the effects on roadside vegetation of the different methods used in fire prevention works. The guidelines are not intended to be a definitive study of firebreak design but to provide those responsible for the construction of firebreaks with a range of options so that the method which is finally selected reflects the best compromise between the preservation of roadside vegetation and an effective firebreak. The statutory powers for fire protection on roadsides are held by the Country Fire Authority, Forests Commission, Country Roads Board and Municipal CouncilsItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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These guidelines are provided for the information and assistance of those who plan and carry out roadside management, with particular reference to fire protection. The purpose of the guidelines is to draw attention to the effects on roadside vegetation of the different methods used in fire prevention works. The guidelines are not intended to be a definitive study of firebreak design but to provide those responsible for the construction of firebreaks with a range of options so that the method which is finally selected reflects the best compromise between the preservation of roadside vegetation and an effective firebreak. The statutory powers for fire protection on roadsides are held by the Country Fire Authority, Forests Commission, Country Roads Board and Municipal Councils
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