North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a new computer model to allow fire managers to map current fire risk in Everglades National Park and across South Florida daily. The new modeling tool, called “FireHydro,” can help park managers plan prescribed burns to reduce the potential for large wildfires for the region, taking into account the area’s unique water resources.
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Source: Phys.org