Fire ecology of western Montana forest habitat types

William Fischer; Anne F. Bradley

doi:10.2737/INT-GTR-223

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Fire ecology of western Montana forest habitat types

Informally Refereed

Authors:

William Fischer, Anne F. Bradley

Year:

1987

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-GTR-223

Source:

General Technical Report INT-223. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 95 p.

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Abstract

Provides information on fire as an ecological factor for forest habitat types in western 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.; Bradley, Anne F. 1987. Fire ecology of western Montana forest habitat types. General Technical Report INT-223. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 95 p.