Edinburgh Research Archive

FireBeaters Phase II Report

Abstract

The FireBeaters Phase II project was established with three month’s funding to address the following work packages: 1. Construct a model of live fuel moisture. 2. Extend small-scale ignition tests in moorland fuels. 3. Complete additional experimental fires in a wider range of fuel types. 4. Establishing protocols for experimental grass fires. 5. Relate wildfire records to weather, vegetation and site characteristics. 6. Calibrate a preliminary fire danger rating for heather fires. 7. Maintain and further develop the FireBeaters web site.

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