Prescribed burning in the pine regions of southern New Jersey and eastern shore Maryland - a summary of present knowledge

S. Little; H. A. Somes

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Prescribed burning in the pine regions of southern New Jersey and eastern shore Maryland - a summary of present knowledge

Informally Refereed

Authors:

S. Little, H. A. Somes

Year:

1961

Type:

Science Perspectives

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Station Paper NE-151. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 1-21

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Abstract

Twenty years ago the deliberate use of fire in forest management was frowned upon by many foresters. Many heated arguments developed over it, even though ecological studies had shown that fire favored the maintenance of several valuable forest types. Today attitudes have changed: most foresters accept fire as one of their management tools - though admittedly it is dangerous and is applicable only in certain areas.

Citation

Little, S.; Somes, H. A. 1961. Prescribed burning in the pine regions of southern New Jersey and eastern shore Maryland - a summary of present knowledge. Station Paper NE-151. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 1-21