Photos for Estimating Residue Loadings Before and After Burning in Southern Appalachian Mixed Pine - Hardwood Clearcuts

Bradford M. Sanders; David H. van Lear

doi:10.2737/SE-GTR-49

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Photos for Estimating Residue Loadings Before and After Burning in Southern Appalachian Mixed Pine - Hardwood Clearcuts

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Authors:

Bradford M. Sanders, David H. van Lear

Year:

1988

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/SE-GTR-49

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. SE-49. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 21 p.

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Abstract

Paired photographs show fuel conditions before and after burning in recently clearcut stands of mixed pine-hardwoods in the Southern Appalachians. Comparison with the photos permits fast assessment of fuel loading and probable burning success. Information with each photo includes measured weights, volumes, and other residue data, information about the timber stand and harvest, and weather conditions at time of broadcast burn ignition.

Keywords

Fuel loading, broadcast burning, site preparation

Citation

Sanders, Bradford M.; van Lear, David H. 1988. Photos for Estimating Residue Loadings Before and After Burning in Southern Appalachian Mixed Pine - Hardwood Clearcuts. Gen. Tech. Rep. SE-49. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 21 p.