Response of upland oak and co-occurring competitor seedlings following single and repeated prescribed fires

Abstract

Studies within and outside the United States indicate recurring oak (Quercus spp.) regeneration problems. In deciduous forests of the eastern U.S., a prevailing explanation for this trend is that fire suppression leads to high competitor abundance and low understory light. In response, prescribed fire is increasingly used as a management tool to remedy these conditions and encourage future oak establishment and growth.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of the 3rd fire in eastern oak forests conference

Citation

Alexander, Heather D.; Arthur, Mary; Loftis, David; Green, Stephanie. 2009. Response of upland oak and co-occurring competitor seedlings following single and repeated prescribed fires. In: Hutchinson, Todd F., ed. Proceedings of the 3rd fire in eastern oak forests conference; 2008 May 20-22; Carbondale, IL. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-46. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 142.