Abstract:
This pictorial guide is primarily intended to serve as a backdrop for field tours of central Oregon that involve topics surrounding wildland fire. It also is designed to provide an
overview of the role of fire in the major ecosystems characteristic of this region. Topics covered include fire history, fire regimes, current fire conditions, fire behavior, fire threats to natural resources, fuel treatments, interactions with the public, and future challenges and management options. A list of key references and glossary are also included.
Description:
Abstract .... 2
List of Figures .... 4
A. Historic Ecosystems and Fire .... 7
B. Recent Fires vs. Natural, Historic Fires .... 14
C. Drivers of Current Fire Behavior .... 15
D. Threat of High-Severity Fire to Multiple Resources .... 22
E. Fuel Treatments .... 24
F. Future Challenges and Management Options .... 33
G. Closing Comments and Caveats .... 35
H. Summary .... 36
Suggested Reading .... 37
Glossary .... 39
