Estimated Risk of Fire on the Colorado River Bottomland in Utah
Based on abundance of tamarisk, presence of native trees, and human ignition sources
Dates
Publication Date
2014-10-09
Maps based on imagery collected 2010
2010-09
Summary
Two models of fire risk are presented here. One shows risk of natural fire based on abundance of tamarisk and native trees only. The other shows risk of all fire, which includes abundance of tamarisk and native trees, but also proximity of human ignition sources (roads and campgrounds). Associated layers of the river channel at low flow and bottomland boundaries are included for reference.
Summary
Two models of fire risk are presented here. One shows risk of natural fire based on abundance of tamarisk and native trees only. The other shows risk of all fire, which includes abundance of tamarisk and native trees, but also proximity of human ignition sources (roads and campgrounds). Associated layers of the river channel at low flow and bottomland boundaries are included for reference.
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Purpose
This set of maps is part of the Colorado River Conservation Planning Project for use by restoration practitioners and land managers in selecting sites for vegetation treatments.
Rights
Data is publicly available. Please cite accordingly.