Fire ecology of the forest habitat types of northern Idaho

Publication Type:

Report

Authors:

Smith, Jane Kapler; Fischer, William C.

Source:

U. S. Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station, Ogden, UT, p.142 (1997)

Call Number:

U97SMI01IDUS

URL:

http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs_int/int_gtr363.pdf

Keywords:

fire, fire ecology, fire management, forest succession, SWAP

Abstract:

This report summarizes available information on fire as an ecological factor for forest habitat and community types in northern Idaho. Habitat and community types are assigned to fire groups based on fire regimes and potential forest stand development after fire. An introductory section discusses relationships of major species (tree, shrub, herb, and animals) to fire, general considerations for fire management, and the ecology of persistent seral communities in northern Idaho. For each fire group, the authors discuss 1) vegetation, 2) forest fuels, 3) the natural role of fire, 4) potential patterns of forest stand development after fire, and 5) fire management considerations.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Ecology

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Smith JK, Fischer WC. 1997. Fire ecology of the forest habitat types of northern Idaho. Ogden (UT): US Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 142 p. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-363. [accessed 2015 Dec 12]. http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs_int/int_gtr363.pdf

Suggested citation: Smith, Jane Kapler; Fischer, William C. 1997. Fire ecology of the forest habitat types of northern Idaho. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-363. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 142 p.