Snow Avalanche Management in Forested Terrain Unknown - 2003

Govt of British Columbia, 2003. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Govt of British Columbia, 2003. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

13.97 x 1.27 x 21.59 cm- Snow Avalanche Management in Forested Terrain- " This handbook is intended for those responsible for managing forests & risk in avalanche-prone terrain. It can be used in identifying avalanche hazards and in planning silvicultural operations so that cutblock configuration & harvesting systems minimize the avalanche hazard. The handbook first presents background on avalanche risk management in British Columbia forests and on snow & avalanche phenomena, covering such topics as snow accumulation, types of snow failures, avalanche dynamics, runout characteristics, the role of forests in avalanche protection, hydrological effects, and the ecological significance of avalanches. It then provides a risk assessment procedure suitable for incorporation into the terrain stability field assessment process. It outlines harvest design & silvicultural strategies to reduce the risk of avalanche damage resulting from forest harvesting. Strategies for managing avalanche risks in winter are also… Leer más