Effects of recent wildfire on a fire-suppressed mixed conifer forest in the southwestern, USA
Poulos HM and Sakulich J. Effects of recent wildfire on a fire-suppressed mixed conifer forest in the southwestern, USA. Research Permit and Reporting System
Wildfire is an important natural disturbance agent in mixed conifer forests of the southwestern United States, but patterns of fire occurrence were highly altered beginning in the late 19th century when fire was excluded through livestock grazing and fire suppression. The absence of fire from these fire-adapted forests has increased tree density and accumulation of fuels. This study investigates the ecological effects of a recent wildfire in mixed conifer forests of Guadalupe Mountains.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Poulos, Helen; Sakulich, John
- Publisher
- Research Permit and Reporting System
- Units
- GUMO