Fire Effects on Ecosystems

A comprehensive exploration of the effects of fires--in forests and other environments--on soils, watersheds, vegetation, air and cultural resources. FIRE DYNAMICS.

Combustion Processes and Heat Transfer.

Fuels and Fire Behavior.

SOIL REPONSES.

Soil Resource.

Physical Soil System.

Chemical Soil System.

Biological Soil System.

RESPONSES OF OTHER RESOURCES.

Water.

Vegetation.

Wetlands and Riparian Ecosystems.

Air.

Cultural Resources.

MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS.

Economic Considerations.

Fire in Ecosystem Management.

Index.

Leonard F. DeBano is professor of watershed management, School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona.

Daniel G. Neary is the author of Fire Effects on Ecosystems, published by Wiley.

Peter F. Ffolliott is professor of watershed management, School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona, Tucson.