Prescribed Burning Opportunities in National Parks of the Northeastern United States

Patterson WA and Foley MK. 1986. Prescribed Burning Opportunities in National Parks of the Northeastern United States. National Park Service. Boston, MA

Reviews and describes the opportunities for implementing prescribed fire programs in national parks of the northeastern U.S. Report suggests that prescribed fires with scheduled ignitions might be employed at Acadia National Park to reduce fuel hazard and increase the proportion of less flammable decidous trees. /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /MOUNT DESERT ISLAND/

Type
Published Report
Authors
Patterson, William; Foley, Mary
Date of Issue
1986-10
Publisher
National Park Service
Units
ACAD
Keywords
FIRE, Fire Suppression, Mount Desert Island, Prescribed Burns

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