Wildfire suppression contracting : the effect of local business capacity during large wildfires
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Date
2012
Authors
Ellison, Autumn
Moseley, Cassandra
Nielsen-Pincus, Max
Evers, Cody
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Ecosystem Workforce Program, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon
Abstract
The amount of suppression money spent locally influences the economic impact of large wildfires
on nearby communities. Increased local spending leads to greater gains in employment during
large wildfires. The amount of suppression spending awarded locally varies considerably, however,
and little is known about what influences how much suppression is captured locally. This study explored
how a county’s contracting history and economic specialization influence local capture levels during
large wildfires.
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2 pages