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- - The study investigates how landowners and fire professionals view the risks linked to prescribed burning, despite its effectiveness in managing ecosystems.
- - Data was gathered from prescribed fire professionals across 14 Southern and Midwestern states, revealing that those more concerned about safety and weather perceive higher risks, while experienced individuals tend to feel less risk.
- - Sociodemographic factors like age and income do not significantly affect how risks are perceived, highlighting the importance of safety concerns and experience in decision-making regarding prescribed burns.
Article Abstract
While prescribed burning is a proven tool in the management of forests and grasslands, its use has been limited due, in part, to potential risks that may result in legal liability, property damage, and personal injury. The purpose of this study is to understand the factors that shape landowners' and fire professionals' perceptions of risks associated with prescribed burning activities. The data for this study were collected from active prescribed fire professionals involved in Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) activities in 14 Southern and Mid-western states. Perceived risk was higher among respondents with higher levels of concern related to safety and weather but lower among respondents with more experience in burning activities. Sociodemographic variables such as age and income were not significantly correlated with risk perception. These findings are useful for better understanding how landowners and fire professionals perceive risk and offer insight into how perceived risk affects decisions to apply prescribed burns.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.09.089 | DOI Listing |
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