The Landscape Ecology of Fire (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789400703001)

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?

Author: Donald McKenzie
ISBN-10: 9400703007
ISBN-13: 9789400703001
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 01/06/2011
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 08/01/2011