Forest Fuel and Fire Dynamics in Mixed-oak Forests of Southeastern Ohio

Forest Fuel and Fire Dynamics in Mixed-oak Forests of Southeastern Ohio

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Main Author: Graham, John B.
Language:English
Published: Ohio University / OhioLINK 2005
Subjects:
Quercus
Litter
Coarse woody debris
Silviculture
Fire ecology
Thinning
Hardwood forests
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1132005826
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou11320058262021-08-03T05:43:25Z Forest Fuel and Fire Dynamics in Mixed-oak Forests of Southeastern Ohio Graham, John B. Quercus Litter Coarse woody debris Silviculture Fire ecology Thinning Hardwood forests <p>In eastern deciduous forests, prescribed fire and thinning are used as tools for a variety of management goals, including altering fuel loads. The specific effects of these treatments on fuel dynamics are relatively unknown in mixed-oak forests. Likewise, specific fire behavior from fuel load and moisture is relatively unknown in these ecosystems. First, I examine the dynamics of multiple classes of fuels, from litter and duff to large, coarse woody debris, three-years following thinning and prescribed fire. Fine fuels recovered rapidly following treatments, while larger, sound fuels continue to exhibit effects of thinning. Second, I manipulate fuel loads and fuel moisture levels in a common garden, trial burn experiment. Fires burned hotter with elevated fuel loads or decreased fuel moisture. My results can be used collectively to predict the effects of silvicultural treatments on future prescribed fires, and provide a realistic baseline for fuel loading and fire behavior models.</p> 2005 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1132005826 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1132005826 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Quercus
Litter
Coarse woody debris
Silviculture
Fire ecology
Thinning
Hardwood forests
spellingShingle Quercus
Litter
Coarse woody debris
Silviculture
Fire ecology
Thinning
Hardwood forests
Graham, John B.
Forest Fuel and Fire Dynamics in Mixed-oak Forests of Southeastern Ohio
author Graham, John B.
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title Forest Fuel and Fire Dynamics in Mixed-oak Forests of Southeastern Ohio
title_short Forest Fuel and Fire Dynamics in Mixed-oak Forests of Southeastern Ohio
title_full Forest Fuel and Fire Dynamics in Mixed-oak Forests of Southeastern Ohio
title_fullStr Forest Fuel and Fire Dynamics in Mixed-oak Forests of Southeastern Ohio
title_full_unstemmed Forest Fuel and Fire Dynamics in Mixed-oak Forests of Southeastern Ohio
title_sort forest fuel and fire dynamics in mixed-oak forests of southeastern ohio
publisher Ohio University / OhioLINK
publishDate 2005
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