Abstract
Systematically discusses fire damage as it relates to all parts of the tree: available literature is critiqued, apparent contradictions resolved, and some commonly held misconceptions dispelled. Suggestions for avoiding fire damage during prescribed burns are given.
Keywords
Fire damage,
fire injury,
crown scorch,
fire mortality,
bark char
Citation
Wade, Dale D.; Johansen, R.W. 1986. Effects of Fire on Southern Pine: Observations and Recommendations. Gen. Tech. Rep. SE-41. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 14 p.