Communications Between Forest Managers And Property Owners In Pine Flats Arizona

Download or read book Communications Between Forest Managers and Property Owners in Pine Flats, Arizona written by Aleta Rudeen and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wildland-urban interface presents a number of challenges for forest managers, particularly in the context of fire-prone ecosystems. Forest restoration and fire protection needs can conflict with the very reasons people have for moving to forested settings. Homeowners often believe that public agencies, rather than the homeowners themselves, should bear the responsibility for fire protection.1 However, effective communication and education can increase homeowners acceptability of fuel treatments and encourage them to take personal action.2 Conversely, poor communication can lead to feelings of mistrust, frustration, and homeowner reluctance to take personal action.