A comprehensive guide to fuel management practices for dry mixed conifer forests in the Northwestern United States

Theresa B. Jain; Mike A. Battaglia; Han Sup Han; Russell T. Graham; Christopher R. Keyes; Jeremy S. Fried; Jonathan E. Sandquist

A comprehensive guide to fuel management practices for dry mixed conifer forests in the Northwestern United States

Theresa B. Jain, Mike A. Battaglia, Han Sup Han, Russell T. Graham, Christopher R. Keyes, Jeremy S. Fried, Jonathan E. Sandquist

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Abstract

Fire has had a profound historical role in shaping dry mixed conifer forests in the western United States. However, the uncertainty and complexity of prescribed fires raises the question 'Is fire always the best option for treating fuels?' The decision to use prescribed fire is dependent upon several factors.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	USDA Forest Service - Research Note RMRS-RN
Volume	RMRS-RN
Issue number	62
State	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Dry mixed conifer forests
Fuel management
Prescribed fire

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Forestry
Ecology
Plant Science

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A comprehensive guide to fuel management practices for dry mixed conifer forests in the Northwestern United States

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