Lightning Fires in Southern Appalachian Forests

Barden LS. 1974. Lightning Fires in Southern Appalachian Forests. University of Tennessee

The study describes the frequency, size, severity, and seasons of lightening-caused fires, and the effects on pine-hardwood timber in GRSM. The conclusion was that fires by this means alone would be unlikely to maintain the pine woodlands.

Type
Academic
Authors
Barden, Lawrence
Date of Issue
1974-08
Publisher
University of Tennessee
Units
GRSM
Keywords
APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, Dissertation, FIRE, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, GRSM, Impacts, Lightning, Plant Studies, SER, Southeast Region

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