Fire effects in northeastern forests: red pine.

Cary Rouse

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-129

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Fire effects in northeastern forests: red pine.

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Authors:

Cary Rouse

Year:

1988

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-129

Source:

General Technical Report NC-129. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Fire and red pine are closely associated. Fires can provide red pine with the mineral soil and freedom from competition it needs to become well established. Fire can also be used to control pests, increase tree growth, enhance aesthetics, and improve wildlife habitat.

Keywords

Pinus resinosa, red pine, ecology, fire management, silviculture

Citation

Rouse, Cary. 1988. Fire effects in northeastern forests: red pine. General Technical Report NC-129. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station