Fuelbreak
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an existing barrier or change in fuel type(to one that is less flammable than that surrounding it), or a wide strip of land on whichthe native vegetation has been modified or cleared, that act as a buffer to fire spread sothat fires burning into them can be more readily controlled. Often selected or constructedto protect a high value area from fire. [Ministry of Forests -- Government of British Columbia]
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