We are living in the age of wildfire?it is changing the land, the economy, the welfare of wildlife, and the liveability of the American West. 'Land on Fire' explores the science behind wildfire and what is being done to control it. Land on Fire?by bestselling nature writer Gary Ferguson?explores the science behind this phenomenon and the research being done to find a solution. You'll learn about the heroic efforts of those responsible for fighting fire, how years of fire suppression and chronic drought have combined to make the situation more dire, and how nature reacts in the aftermath of flames. Colour photographs throughout reveal the beauty and terror of fire and the stunning effect it has on the landscape. Land on Fire is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of our time of fire.
