Authors:
Bergeron, Y., A. Leduc, B.D. Harvey and S. Gauthier
Publication Date:
2002
Abstract/Summary:
The combination of certain features of fire disturbance, notably fire frequency, size and severity, may be used to characterize the disturbance regime in any region of the boreal forest. As some consequences of fire resemble the effects of industrial forest harvesting, conventional forest management is often considered as a disturbance that has effects similar to those of natural disturbances. Although the analogy between forest management and fire disturbance in boreal ecosystems has some merit, it is important to recognise that it also has its limitations. Short fire cycles generally described for boreal ecosystems do not appear to be universal; rather, important spatial and temporal variations have been observed in Canada.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Silva Fennica
Link:
http://www.metla.eu/silvafennica/full/sf36/sf361081.pdf