| The Landscape Ecology of Fire Contributor(s): McKenzie, Donald (Editor), Miller, Carol (Editor), Falk, Donald A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9400703007 ISBN-13: 9789400703001 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 577.24 |
| Series: Ecological Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.35 lbs) 312 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Global warming is expected to change fire regimes, likely increasing the severity and extent of wildfires in many ecosystems around the world. What will be the landscape-scale effects of these altered fire regimes? Within what theoretical contexts can we accurately assess these effects? We explore the possible effects of altered fire regimes on landscape patch dynamics, dominant species (tree, shrub, or herbaceous) and succession, sensitive and invasive plant and animal species and communities, and ecosystem function. Ultimately, we must consider the human dimension: what are the policy and management implications of increased fire disturbance, and what are the implications for human communities? |