Natural and Prescribed Fire in Pacific Northwest Forests
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Hardcover – April 1, 1990
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- Publisher : Oregon State Univ Pr; First Edition (April 1, 1990)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 317 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0870713590
- ISBN-13 : 978-0870713590
- Item Weight : 2.71 pounds
- Dimensions : 9 x 1.25 x 11.5 inches
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