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Figure 9 . --Given the same weather, faster drying rates for higher numbered climate 

 classes produce lower live fuel moistures for perennial herbaceous plants. Similar 

 results would be obtained for annuals, with climate class 4 producing the earliest 

 date of curing. Climate class 3 was the correct choice for this station. 



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