Fire Effects on Ecosystems

1. Auflage 1998
ISBN: 978-0-471-16356-5
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 695 g

A comprehensive exploration of the effects of fires--in forests and other environments--on soils, watersheds, vegetation, air and cultural resources.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Debano, Leonard F

Neary, Daniel G

Ffolliott, Peter F

Inhaltsverzeichnis

FIRE DYNAMICS.

Combustion Processes and Heat Transfer.

Fuels and Fire Behavior.

SOIL REPONSES.

Soil Resource.

Physical Soil System.

Chemical Soil System.

Biological Soil System.

RESPONSES OF OTHER RESOURCES.

Water.

Vegetation.

Wetlands and Riparian Ecosystems.

Air.

Cultural Resources.

MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS.

Economic Considerations.

Fire in Ecosystem Management.

Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Leonard F. DeBano is professor of watershed management, School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona.

Daniel G. Neary is the author of Fire Effects on Ecosystems, published by Wiley.

Peter F. Ffolliott is professor of watershed management, School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona, Tucson.