Historical fire regimes in southeasern pine savannas

Territory establishment and microhabitat selection of Bachman's sparrows in a Mississippi pine forest

“…A better understanding of territory establishment and microhabitat selection of the Bachman's sparrow underscores the importance of frequent fire and is helpful in guiding conservation and management efforts for this declining species. The North American Coastal Plain region within the southeastern United States is a physiographic region rich with species diversity, which was sustained historically through frequent low-intensity fires (Frost 1993, Peet and Allard 1993, Huffman 2006). As such, many species of flora and fauna have adapted to natural disturbance regimes (e.g., fire, windthrow) that created open pine forests composed of mature pine (Pinus spp.)…”

“…The North American Coastal Plain region within the southeastern United States is a physiographic region rich with species diversity, which was sustained historically through frequent low‐intensity fires (Frost 1993, Peet and Allard 1993, Huffman 2006). As such, many species of flora and fauna have adapted to natural disturbance regimes (e.g., fire, windthrow) that created open pine forests composed of mature pine ( Pinus spp.)…”