Integrating stand density management with fuel reduction

Abstract

The widespread effort to reduce fuel hazards in western forested ecosystems places significant emphasis on surface and small ladder fuels. Changes in canopy density, for purposes of either reducing potential crown fire impacts or insect/pathogen-related mortality, are less frequently considered. Providing a sound basis for treating more than surface and small ladder fuels is possible and can be smoothly integrated with most fuel reduction proposed actions. This paper illustrates a strategy that has potential to accomplish this goal.

Parent Publication

• Restoring fire-adapted ecosystems: proceedings of the 2005 national silviculture workshop

Citation

Sherlock, Joseph W. 2007. Integrating stand density management with fuel reduction. In: Powers, Robert F., tech. editor. Restoring fire-adapted ecosystems: proceedings of the 2005 national silviculture workshop. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-203, Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture: p. 55-66