Postfire Seeding for Erosion Control: Effectiveness and Impacts on Native Plant Communities
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Research indicates that seeded grasses used to prevent erosion in post-fire landscapes can displace naturalized or native species, including tree and shrub seedlings. Sterile cereal grains and native species have also been used, as well as straw mulch; more research on these methods is recommended.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2004
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Postfire Management on Forested Public Lands of the Western United States
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Post-fire treatments recommended include rehabilitation of roads and fire lines, retention of large trees, and in specific instances, planting of native species. Harmful post-fire practices include livestock grazing, road construction, ground-based salvage logging, and removal of larger trees.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2004
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