Essays about: "bushfire"

Found 4 essays containing the word bushfire.

  1. 1. Enviromental education in Tanzanian secondary schools. An Exploratory Case Study from Teachers’ Perspectives

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Frank Christopher Mnyagani; [2022-11-25]
    Keywords : Environmental Education; Tanzanian Secondary Education; Exploratory Case Study; Teachers’ Perspectives;

    Abstract : Aim: The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the concept of Environmental Education (EE) in Tanzanian secondary schools from the teachers' perspective. The results of this study will help schools evaluate and implement the goals of the EE curriculum and understand the challenges and opportunities for teachers and school administrators. READ MORE

  3. 2. It's only natural : assessing the framing of the 2019/20 Australian bushfires

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Lauren Tropeano; [2020]
    Keywords : bushfire; Australia; frames; governance; sustainability science; political ecology; human nature relationships; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Bushfires in Australia have long been rhetorically painted in dark overtones, representing nature’s onslaught on the human realm. Yet they are a phenomenon juxtaposing both darkness and light – chiaroscuro; using the unprecedented 2019/20 bushfire season as a case study, this thesis demonstrates how exploring the political ecology of disaster can open windows into the nature of our world extending beyond the burnt bush alone. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evacuation behaviour intentions based on the summer 2018 Swedish forest fire season

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Johanna Hahlin; [2019]
    Keywords : Behaviour; Bushfire; Evacuation; Evacuation behaviour; Fires in Sweden 2018; Forest fire; Forest fire evacuation; Questionnaire; Survey; Wildfire; Wildfire evacuation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A large number of forest fires occurred in Sweden during the summer 2018 on a total area of 21 000 hectares. Between 300 and 500 residents were evacuated from their home due to these fires. This situation was unfamiliar in Sweden at the time, and the routines for dealing with such crisis were challenged. READ MORE

  5. 4. GIS based modelling for fuel reduction using controlled burn in Australia : case study : Logan City, Queensland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Alireza Mollasalehi; [2015]
    Keywords : analytical hierarchical process; controlled burn; GIS; blocks prioritization; multi-criteria analysis; Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Bushfire problem is a long-lasting problem which is a big threat and environmental problem in Australia. Planning to control bushfire is very important for Australian Environment. One of the most effective methods to fight bushfire disasters is planning for controlled burns in order to reduce the risk of unwanted bushfire events. READ MORE