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Publication information:Parsons, David J.; Stohlgren, Thomas J. 1989. Effects of varying fire regimes on annual grasslands in the southern Sierra Nevada of California. Madrono. 36(3): 154-168. Abstract—Effects of up to 3 successive spring and fall fires on composition and biomass of the predominantly nonnative grasslands of the southern Sierra Nevada foothills were evaluated. Fall and spring burning regimes increased the number and biomass of both nonnative and native forb species. No native grass species established following the treatments. Thus, whereas the biomass of alien grass species can be reduced by repeated burning, they will be replaced by increases in both nonnative and native forbs. Changes seen following 1 or 2 fires (spring or fall) were not sustained following cessation of burning treatment. View and print this publication (766 KB) SPECIES INDEX: This research paper provides information on responses of the following species to fire. For further information, follow the highlighted links to FEIS reviews of individual species.
This Research Paper Index was compiled by Janet Fryer, January 2008. |
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