Fire and Ecosystems
| Author | : T.T. Kozlowski |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 557 |
| Release | : 2012-12-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780323146173 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0323146171 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (171 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fire and Ecosystems written by T.T. Kozlowski and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire and Ecosystems focuses on a number of aspects of fire ecology. This book deals separately with both harmful and beneficial effects of fire on soils, soil organisms, animals, and plants. This reference material elucidates the effects of fire on grasslands and considers the role of fire in temperate forests and related ecosystems. Four chapters are presented on a regional basis to highlight variations in responses, especially plant succession, to fire. The use of fire in land management is also explored. This book will serve as an invaluable reference material to researchers, teachers, and land managers.
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