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What is the Wildland Urban Interface and Why is it Important?

Wildland Urban Interface

The wildland urban interface (WUI) is where human-made structures are built adjacent to forests or other areas prone to wildfires. When you first think about where these areas are, you may expect them to only occur in rural areas. However, many WUI zones are in much more urban areas, as the name might suggest. These zones are crucial to defending […]

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Alex Camerino | October 16, 2020
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