Coarse woody debris: Managing benefits and fire hazard in the recovering forest

Download
(PDF; 560 K)
Cite
Feedback
  • Authors: Brown, James K.; Reinhardt, Elizabeth D.; Kramer, Kylie A.
  • Publication Year: 2003
  • Publication Series: General Technical Report (GTR)
  • Source: Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-105. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 16 p.
  • DOI: 10.2737/RMRS-GTR-105

Abstract

Management of coarse woody debris following fire requires consideration of its positive and negative values. The ecological benefits of coarse woody debris and fire hazard considerations are summarized. This paper presents recommendations for desired ranges of coarse woody debris. Example simulations illustrate changes in debris over time and with varying management.

  • Citation: Brown, James K.; Reinhardt, Elizabeth D.; Kramer, Kylie A. 2003. Coarse woody debris: Managing benefits and fire hazard in the recovering forest. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-105. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 16 p.
  • Keywords: fuel, salvage, snags, reburn, Fire and Fuels Extension to the Forest Vegetation Simulator
  • Posted Date: April 1, 1980
  • Modified Date: August 3, 2007

    • Print Publications Are No Longer Available

    In an ongoing effort to be fiscally responsible, the Southern Research Station (SRS) will no longer produce and distribute hard copies of our publications. Many SRS publications are available at cost via the Government Printing Office (GPO). Electronic versions of publications may be downloaded, printed, and distributed.

    Publication Notes

    • This article was written and prepared by U.S. Government employees on official time, and is therefore in the public domain.
    • To view this article, download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.