| doc-title | The Fire Protection Handbook (20th edition, 2008), cited by retired firefighter David Maloney |
| quote | The shade and protection afforded by timber stands influence fuel type ratings due to favorable fuel moisture conditions that are created. In a dense forest, ground fuels are protected from the sun and wind. Temperatures and wind velocities are lower so that moisture does not evaporate as readily from the dead fuels situated beneath dense timber canopies. |
| source | NFPA Fire Protection Handbook citation by David Maloney |