Burning questions for managers: Fuels management practices in riparian areas

Kristen E. Meyer; Kathleen A. Dwire; Patricia A. Champ; Sandra E. Ryan-Burkett; Gregg M. Riegel; Timothy A. Burton

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Burning questions for managers: Fuels management practices in riparian areas

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Authors:

Kristen E. Meyer, Kathleen A. Dwire, Patricia A. Champ, Sandra E. Ryan-Burkett, Gregg M. Riegel, Timothy A. Burton

Year:

2012

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Fire Management Today. 72(2): 16-23.

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Abstract

Vegetation treatment projects for fuel reduction in riparian areas can pose distinct challenges to resource managers. Riparian areas are protected by administrative regulations, many of which are largely custodial and restrict active management. Like uplands, however, riparian areas have been affected by fire suppression, land use, and multiple types of disturbance. Also, many streamside areas are part of the expanding wildland-urban interface (WUI) or wildland-urban intermix that may be at high risk of wildfire.

Keywords

fuels management, fuels treatment, vegetation treatment, riparian areas

Citation

Meyer, Kristen E.; Dwire, Kathleen A.; Champ, Patricia A.; Ryan, Sandra E.; Riegel, Gregg M.; Burton, Timothy A. 2012. Burning questions for managers: Fuels management practices in riparian areas. Fire Management Today. 72(2): 16-23.