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Fire Regimes And Ecosystem Properties
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language : en
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Release Date : 1981
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Proceedings Of The Conference
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language : en
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Release Date : 1981
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Fire Regimes And Ecosystem Properties
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Author : United States Department Of Agriculture
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-12-11
Fire Regimes And Ecosystem Properties written by United States Department Of Agriculture and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-11 with Business & Economics categories.
Excerpt from Fire Regimes and Ecosystem Properties: Proceedings of the Conference, December 11-15, 1978, Honolulu, Hawaii The planned purpose of this meeting was to place the role of fire in natural eco systems in a balanced context by Viewing a continuum of ecosystems from those where fire is a predictable and frequent event to those where fire is a rare occurrence. Although the synthesis of existing information on the role of fire in a range of ecosystems was a major objective of our conference, the primary goal was, through the verbal interaction of the participants at this meeting, to bring a new level of under standing to the role of fire in the function and management of ecosystems. The tactical approach of the planning committee was to examine the role of fire frequency and intensity in the development of ecosystems and to explore the potential of fire as a tool in the management of ecosystems. Following this plan, the first session of the symposium was devoted to an examination of the effects of fire in regulating the distribution of ecosystems in space and time. Not only was the goal to examine environmental differences that give rise to regions characterized by an abun dance of fire - dependent ecosystems and to other regions, such as the northern hardwood forest area of the White Mountains of New England, where relatively few ecosystems are fire dependent, but also to examine those factors that give rise to a local matrix of ecosystems in which fire plays a varying role in the maintenance of local ecosystem diversity. Understanding regional and local patterns is, of course, basic to the development of successful management schemes. The second session was devoted largely to the reproductive and growth strategies of plants as they are evolutionarily modified by fire and as they contribute to the maintenance of fire - dependent systems. This discussion touches on the fact that some attributes of plants that make them successful in fire systems are not necessarily unique to fire systems and, in fact, might be adaptations to more general situations. One particularly interesting aspect of this session is the possibility that better understanding of the factors underlying the maintenance of plant populations in fire systems might Open the possibility of breeding economically important plants to fire managed situations. At any rate, better knowledge of species strategies in fire-prone ecosystems is basic to success in using fire as a management tool. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Prescribed Fire Impacts On Recreational Wildlands
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Author : Philip N. Omi
language : en
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Release Date : 1982
Prescribed Fire Impacts On Recreational Wildlands written by Philip N. Omi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Fire ecology categories.
Wildland Fire In Ecosystems
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Author : U. S. Department Of Agriculture
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2012-10
Wildland Fire In Ecosystems written by U. S. Department Of Agriculture and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10 with categories.
This state-of-knowledge review about the effects of fire on flora and fuels can assist land managers in planning for ecosystem management and fire management, and in their efforts to inform others about the ecological role of fire. Chapter 1 presents an overview and a classification of fire regimes that is used throughout the report. Chapter 2 summarizes knowledge of fire effects on individual plants, including susceptibility to mortality of aerial crowns, stems, and roots; vegetative regeneration; seedling establishment from on-site and off-site seed sources; seasonal influences such as carbohydrates and phenological stage; and factors affecting burn severity. Five chapters describe fire regime characteristics such as fire severity, fire frequency, and fire intensity, and postfire plant community responses for ecosystems throughout the United States and Canada. Typical fuel compositions, fuel loadings, and fire behavior are described for many vegetation types. Vegetation types including Forest-Range Environmental Study (FRES), Kuchler, and Society of American Foresters (SAF) types are classified as belonging to understory, mixed, or stand replacement fire severity regime types. The severity and frequency of fire are described for the pre-Euro-American settlement period and contrasted with current fire regimes. Historic fire frequencies ranged from a fire every 1 to 3 years in some grassland and pine types to a fire every 500 to 1,000 years in some coastal forest and northern hardwood types. In many vegetation types characterized by understory fire regimes, a considerable shift in fire frequency and fire severity occurred during the past century. Successional patterns and vegetation dynamics following disturbance by fire, and in some cases related grazing and silvicultural treatments, are described for major vegetation types. Management considerations are discussed, especially for the application of prescribed fire. A chapter on global climate change describes the complexity of a changing climate and possible influences on vegetation, fuels, and fire. The uncertainty of global climate change and its interactions with vegetation means expectations for fire management are general and tentative. Nonetheless, manipulation of wildlands and disturbance regimes may be necessary to ensure continual presence of some species. The last chapter takes a broader, more fundamental view of the ecological principles and shifting fire regimes described in the other chapters. The influences of fire regimes on biodiversity and fuel accumulation are discussed. Strategies and approaches for managing fire in an ecosystem context and sources of technical knowledge that can assist in the process are described. Research needs are broadly summarized.
Ecological Foundations For Fire Management In North American Forest And Shrubland Ecosystems
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language : en
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Release Date : 2009
Ecological Foundations For Fire Management In North American Forest And Shrubland Ecosystems written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Ecosystem management categories.
This synthesis provides an ecological foundation for management of the diverse ecosystems and fire regimes of North America, based on scientific principles of fire interactions with vegetation, fuels, and biophysical processes. Although a large amount of scientific data on fire exists, most of those data have been collected at small spatial and temporal scales. Thus, it is challenging to develop consistent science-based plans for large spatial and temporal scales where most fire management and planning occur. Understanding the regional geographic context of fire regimes is critical for developing appropriate and sustainable management strategies and policy. The degree to which human intervention has modified fire frequency, intensity, and severity varies greatly among different ecosystems, and must be considered when planning to alter fuel loads or implement restorative treatments. Detailed discussion of six ecosystems--ponderosa pine forest (western North America), chaparral (California), boreal forest (Alaska and Canada), Great Basin sagebrush (intermountain West), pine and pine-hardwood forests (Southern Appalachian Mountains), and longleaf pine (Southeastern United States)-- illustrates the complexity of fire regimes and that fire management requires a clear regional focus that recognizes where conflicts might exist between fire hazard reduction and resource needs. In some systems, such as ponderosa pine, treatments are usually compatible with both fuel reduction and resource needs, whereas in others, such as chaparral, the potential exists for conflicts that need to be closely evaluated. Managing fire regimes in a changing climate and social environment requires a strong scientific basis for developing fire management and policy.
Fire Regimes Spatial And Temporal Variability And Their Effects On Forests
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Author : Yves Bergeron
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2018-04-13
Fire Regimes Spatial And Temporal Variability And Their Effects On Forests written by Yves Bergeron and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-13 with categories.
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Fire Regimes: Spatial and Temporal Variability and Their Effects on Forests" that was published in Forests
Ecological Foundations For Fire Management In North American Forest And Shrubland Ecosystems
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Author : J. E. Keeley
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2011-05
Ecological Foundations For Fire Management In North American Forest And Shrubland Ecosystems written by J. E. Keeley and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Provides an ecological foundation for mgmt. of the diverse ecosystems and fire regimes of N. America, based on scientific principles of fire interactions with vegetation, fuels, and biophysical processes. Detailed discussion of six ecosystems ¿ ponderosa pine forest (western N. America), chaparral (Calif.), boreal forest (Alaska and Canada), Great Basin sagebrush (inter-mountain West), pine and pine-hardwood forests (Southern Appalachian Mountains), and longleaf pine (Southeastern U.S.) ¿ illustrates the complexity of fire regimes and that fire mgmt. requires a clear regional focus that recognizes where conflicts might exist between fire hazard reduction and resource needs. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.
Fire Effects On Soil Properties
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Author : Paulo Pereira
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2019-02-01
Fire Effects On Soil Properties written by Paulo Pereira and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-01 with Science categories.
Wildland fires are occurring more frequently and affecting more of Earth's surface than ever before. These fires affect the properties of soils and the processes by which they form, but the nature of these impacts has not been well understood. Given that healthy soil is necessary to sustain biodiversity, ecosystems and agriculture, the impact of fire on soil is a vital field of research. Fire Effects on Soil Properties brings together current research on the effects of fire on the physical, biological and chemical properties of soil. Written by over 60 international experts in the field, it includes examples from fire-prone areas across the world, dealing with ash, meso and macrofauna, smouldering fires, recurrent fires and management of fire-affected soils. It also describes current best practice methodologies for research and monitoring of fire effects and new methodologies for future research. This is the first time information on this topic has been presented in a single volume and the book will be an important reference for students, practitioners, managers and academics interested in the effects of fire on ecosystems, including soil scientists, geologists, forestry researchers and environmentalists.
The Landscape Ecology Of Fire
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Author : Donald McKenzie
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-01-04
The Landscape Ecology Of Fire written by Donald McKenzie and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-04 with Science categories.
Global warming is expected to change fire regimes, likely increasing the severity and extent of wildfires in many ecosystems around the world. What will be the landscape-scale effects of these altered fire regimes? Within what theoretical contexts can we accurately assess these effects? We explore the possible effects of altered fire regimes on landscape patch dynamics, dominant species (tree, shrub, or herbaceous) and succession, sensitive and invasive plant and animal species and communities, and ecosystem function. Ultimately, we must consider the human dimension: what are the policy and management implications of increased fire disturbance, and what are the implications for human communities?