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The experience of community residents in a fire-prone ecosystem : a case study on the San Bernardino National Forest
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The experience of community residents in a fire-prone ecosystem : a case study on the San Bernardino National Forest

Author: George Cvetkovich; Patricia L Winter; Pacific Southwest Research Station.
Publisher: [Albany, CA] : United States Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station, [2008]
Series: Research paper PSW, 257.
Edition/Format:   Book : National government publication : EnglishView all editions and formats
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This report presents results from a study of San Bernardino National Forest community residents' experiences with and perceptions of fire, fire management, and the Forest Service. Using self-administered surveys and focus group discussions, we found that participants had personal experiences with fire, were concerned about fire, and felt knowledgeable about effective fire management. Consideration of future  Read more...
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Genre/Form: Case studies
Material Type: Government publication, National government publication, Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: George Cvetkovich; Patricia L Winter; Pacific Southwest Research Station.
OCLC Number: 298130436
Notes: "June 2008."
Description: 42 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series Title: Research paper PSW, 257.
Responsibility: George T. Cvetkovich and Patricia L. Winter.

Abstract:

This report presents results from a study of San Bernardino National Forest community residents' experiences with and perceptions of fire, fire management, and the Forest Service. Using self-administered surveys and focus group discussions, we found that participants had personal experiences with fire, were concerned about fire, and felt knowledgeable about effective fire management. Consideration of future consequences, a measure of time orientation, was not found to be related to beliefs about and reactions to wildfire. Trust in the Forest Service was related to a number of fire-associated attitudes. Findings help shed light on the experiences of residents living in fire-prone communities and highlight the importance of trust in understanding public perceptions about fire management.

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