Fire in the southern U.S.: Administrative laws and regulations in the southeast and wildfire size distribution in Mississippi |
Posted on:2011-08-12 | Degree:M.S | Type:Thesis |
University:Mississippi State University | Candidate:Tolver, Branden | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:2446390002951659 | Subject:Legal Studies |
Abstract/Summary: | |
Wildfires in the United States present a complexity of problems for private landowners and policy makers. This thesis takes a look at two key issues faced by private and government stakeholders; the first being a lack of knowledge regarding current prescribed fire laws and regulations. A legal review of administrative laws and regulations for prescribed burning in the Southeastern United States in the context of management-based regulation is used to address this issue. It was found that regulation for prescribed burning has shifted to a more management--based regime. The second is an empirical study of wildfire distribution in the state of Mississippi. Wildfires appear to fit a Pareto distribution throughout the state given a certain threshold. When analyzed in conjunction both studies could aid lawmakers in projecting the effects of a given policy change on actual wildfire occurrences and distribution.;Key words: wildfire, management-based regulation, Pareto distribution... |
Keywords/Search Tags: | Wildfire, Distribution, Regulation |
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