Fire in the pines: A 341-year fire and human history at Big Spring Pines Natural Area, Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Stambaugh M, Guyette R, Putnam C. 2005. Fire in the pines: A 341-year fire and human history at Big Spring Pines Natural Area, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Park Science. 23(2):43–47
Analysis of fire scars on cross sections of shortleaf pines reveals the historic relationship between humans and fire frequency, suggesting management action for restoration.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Stambaugh, Michael; Guyette, Richard; Putnam, Charles
- Units
- NRSS , OZAR
- Keywords
- Big Spring Pines Natural Area, Fire History, Fires, Human ecology, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, pine forests