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FIRE: THE CHALLENGE TO SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF TROPICAL PEATLANDS
By: Johan Kieft, Lead Technical Adviser at UN Environm...
Damage of 2015: WHY DO WE CARE?
2.6 Million ha
burned
Inadequate support
33% burnt area –
peatland
90% haze – peat fires
O...
Sub surface peat
fuels
= 1000’s t/ha
Phase 1 - Within 1 hour of surface fire passing, standing trees start falling over
du...
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