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The Impact of Lodgepole Pine on Wildfire Risk and Our Ability to Mitigate It
Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) was introduced to Sweden in the 1960s as an alternative to the native Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). It grows approximately 40% faster and now covers extensive areas of northern Sweden, making it economically important …
Read moreSustainable management of fire extinguishing water.
Climate adaptation is becoming increasingly important in several professional areas and sectors of society, including the fire service. In the fire service, this has led to increased attention to the environmental impact of fires – both from the fire itself and from extinguishing efforts …
Read moreSafe flame retardants from nature.
Although flame retardants are an important component of a fire-safe society, unfortunately many of them are hazardous to health, and the spread of persistent and toxic flame retardants is a major environmental problem …
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