Canada's vast forests are one of its most precious resources, but also one of its greatest dangers. In this informative and concise study, G. A. Gutchess and H. R. MacMillan draw from their extensive experience in the Canadian forestry industry to explain the dynamics of forest fires and offer practical guidance for how to prevent and manage them. This book is an essential resource for anyone who works or lives in Canada's forests.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.