Coarse woody debris: Managing benefits and fire hazard in the recovering forest

James K. Brown; Elizabeth D. Reinhardt; Kylie A. Kramer

doi:10.2737/RMRS-GTR-105

Coarse woody debris: Managing benefits and fire hazard in the recovering forest

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Authors:	James K. Brown, Elizabeth D. Reinhardt, Kylie A. Kramer
Year:	2003
Type:	General Technical Report
Station:	Rocky Mountain Research Station
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.2737/RMRS-GTR-105
Source:	Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-105. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 16 p.

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Abstract

Management of coarse woody debris following fire requires consideration of its positive and negative values. The ecological benefits of coarse woody debris and fire hazard considerations are summarized. This paper presents recommendations for desired ranges of coarse woody debris. Example simulations illustrate changes in debris over time and with varying management.

Keywords

fuel, salvage, snags, reburn, Fire and Fuels Extension to the Forest Vegetation Simulator

Citation

Brown, James K.; Reinhardt, Elizabeth D.; Kramer, Kylie A. 2003. Coarse woody debris: Managing benefits and fire hazard in the recovering forest. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-105. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 16 p.