Post-Fire Management of Non-Serotinous Pine Forests

Retana, Javier; Arnán, Xavier; Αριανούτσου, Μαργαρίτα; Barbati, Anna; Kazanis, Dimitris; Rodrigo, Anselm

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-2208-8_7

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“…as high as 12 resprouts to no pine saplings (~56:0 per 707 m 2 ). Other studies have reported similar decreases in nonserotinous pines and shifts to resprouter dominance in the absence of supplemental planting (Barton, 2002;Rodrigo, Retana, & Pico, 2004;Retana et al, 2012;Carnicer et al, 2014;Barton & Poulos, 2018).…”

Section: Implications For Stand Transpiration Postfiresupporting

confidence: 52%

“…In 150‐m 2 belt transects, Cooper et al () recorded ratios as low as three resprouts to one pine sapling (~14:5 per 707 m 2 ) and as high as 12 resprouts to no pine saplings (~56:0 per 707 m 2 ). Other studies have reported similar decreases in nonserotinous pines and shifts to resprouter dominance in the absence of supplemental planting (Barton, ; Rodrigo, Retana, & Pico, ; Retana et al, ; Carnicer et al, ; Barton & Poulos, ).…”

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confidence: 58%

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Transpiration in recovering mixed loblolly pine and oak stands following wildfire in the Lost Pines region of Texas

Cooper

Aparecido

Muir³

et al. 2018

Ecohydrology

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Depending on severity, wildfire alters stand biomass, tree species distribution, and age, which may modify stand transpiration (Et) and the amount of water available to other parts of the hydrologic cycle. Our objective was to determine how wildfire severity affected Et in mixed pine/oak (Pinus taeda L./Quercus stellata Wangehn., Quercus marilandica Muenchh.) stands in the Lost Pines eco‐region (Bastrop, TX, USA). Transpiration was estimated for mature pines and oaks at unburned and moderately burned sites and oak resprouts and pine saplings at a severely burned plot. On average, mature pines had 36% greater sap flux rates (Js) than mature oaks in the unburned and moderately burned stands. Under low moisture stress, regenerating pines had greater Js than resprouting oaks, but Js quickly decreased as soil moisture declined. By contrast, mature pines were unaffected by dry periods. Pines contributed most to Et at the unburned and moderate stands. Conversely, oak Et dominated the severely burned stand, contributing over 95%. Transpiration was greatest at the moderately burned stand (2.02 mm day−1), followed by the unburned (1.44 mm day−1), and the severely burned stands (0.46 mm day−1). Despite greater Js in resprouts and saplings, reductions in total sapwood area resulted in lower stand‐level daily Et at the severe site. Although severe fire decreased stand transpiration through reductions in vegetation density, individual oak resprouts appear to thrive, undeterred by high vapour pressure deficit. Without pine planting, oaks will likely dominate severely burned stands that could result in shifts to local hydrology and microclimate.

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Section: Implications For Stand Transpiration Postfiresupporting

confidence: 52%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 58%

Transpiration in recovering mixed loblolly pine and oak stands following wildfire in the Lost Pines region of Texas

Cooper

Aparecido

Muir³

et al. 2018

Ecohydrology

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“…The first seedlings were recorded only 8 years after fire. A. cephalonica is not adapted to fire and its natural post-fire recovery is limited and strongly dependent on seed dispersal from neighboring unburned individuals or patches (Arianoutsou et al 2010, Raftoyannis & Spanos 2015. As supported also by other studies focusing on obligate seeders (Calvo et al 2016), the availability of seeds was not necessary translated into successful postfire regeneration.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…According to Ganatsas et al (2012) the regeneration rate of burned A. cephalonica in Mount Parnitha, three years after the fire event, tends to be zero despite the existence of unburned fir stands in close proximity. On the contrary, Raftoyannis & Spanos (2015) reported adequate regeneration twelve years after fire, but in a much more humid environment in Central Greece.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Greek fir is an anemochorous species whose seeds disperse from nearby unburned patches (Arianoutsou et al 2010, Raftoyannis & Spanos 2015. Nevertheless, seed dispersal from unburned trees does not necessarily imply adequate seedling recruitment (Retana et al 2012). Findings from previous studies suggest that A. cephalonica post-fire regeneration is greatly influenced by the prevailing climatic conditions.…”

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Post-fire recovery of Abies cephalonica forest communities: the case of Mt Parnitha National Park, Attica, Greece

Christopoulou¹,

Kazanis²,

Fyllas³

et al. 2018

iForest

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Mountain coniferous forests of Southern Europe seem to be increasingly affected by large fires. Endemic Greek fir (Abies cephalonica) forests were among the most affected ecosystems by the 2007 extreme wildfires in Greece. The aim of this study is to investigate the pattern of post-fire regeneration of fir forest plant communities of Mount Parnitha National Park, in Attica (Greece), after a large wildfire. A network of 8 severely burned sites across the mountain ridge was established in order to monitor natural regeneration of A. cephalonica as well as post-fire floristic composition and species richness. Field campaigns took place in two distinct time periods, one close to the fire event and one 8 to 10 years after. Generalized linear models were used to explore the effects of distance and microhabitat variables on the post-fire regeneration of the Greek fir. Distance from the unburned patches, slope and cover of woody species significantly affected A. cephalonica seedling establishment and hence its natural post-fire regeneration. Floristic composition and plant species richness of the recovering fir communities changed through time. During the initial phase, high species richness was recorded, mainly because of the high contribution of herbaceous species. During the second period, species richness was lower and similar to that recorded in the unburned fir communities. It is during this period when the first seedlings of the Greek fir managed to establish, although their density is rather low to ensure full recovery of the forest.

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Post-fire Restoration of Mediterranean Pine Forests

Castro

2021

Managing Forest Ecosystems

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Post-Fire Management of Non-Serotinous Pine Forests

Cited by 11 publications

References 32 publications

Transpiration in recovering mixed loblolly pine and oak stands following wildfire in the Lost Pines region of Texas

Transpiration in recovering mixed loblolly pine and oak stands following wildfire in the Lost Pines region of Texas

Post-fire recovery of Abies cephalonica forest communities: the case of Mt Parnitha National Park, Attica, Greece

Post-fire Restoration of Mediterranean Pine Forests

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