RNR 3002 Chapter : Disturbances
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Standing residual trees- used for fuels in stands like longleaf. Black ash on tree causes ground temp to rise above 100 and the standing trees allow for shade promoting germination. Worst fire would be southside 45 degree slope for regeneration. Flood aftter fire is bad bc of erosion and standing dead trees. All factors can determine what can regeneration after disturbance, 2 ways to regeneration- sprout-asexual, seed-sexual severity refers to how deep within canopy disturbance exists sever seeds moderate wind storm- sprouts regernation ecology- cant change species naturally- lack of seed source.
