Technosylva 2020 Surface Fuels & Canopy Fuels Data
The Technosylva 2020 Surface Fuels are the primary source dataset. This group of layers includes the main Layer for fire behavior modeling, the Fuel models SB40 (Scott & Burgan methodology) updated with Technosylva WUI land cover categories
Crown fuels are derived and updated from Technosylva 2020 data. These layers are:
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CBD (Canopy Bulk Density)
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CBH (Canopy Base Height)
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CC (Canopy Cover)
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CH (Canopy Height)
Surface and crown fuels are updated to incorporate disturbances and regrowth in burn areas in pre-fire season, monthly during fire season, and finally at the end of fire season.