Fire ecology of Montana forest habitat types east of the Continental Divide

William Fischer; Bruce D. Clayton

doi:10.2737/INT-GTR-141

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Fire ecology of Montana forest habitat types east of the Continental Divide

Informally Refereed

Authors:

William Fischer, Bruce D. Clayton

Year:

1983

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-GTR-141

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-141. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 83 p.

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Abstract

Provides information on fire as an ecological factor for forest habitat types occurring east of the Continental Divide in Montana. Identifies "Fire Groups" of habitat types based on fire's role in forest succession. Describes forest fuels and suggests considerations for fire management.

Keywords

fire ecology, forest ecology, forest fire, fire management, habitat types, forest fuels

Citation

Fischer, William C.; Clayton, Bruce D. 1983. Fire ecology of Montana forest habitat types east of the Continental Divide. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-141. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 83 p.