Biogeography: An interweave of climate, fire, and humans
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Abstract
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is an icon of the southeastern United States and has been considered a foundation species in forests, woodlands, and savannas of the region (Schwarz 1907; Platt 1999). Longleaf pine is an avatar for the extensive pine-dominated, fire-dependent ecosystems (Figure 2.1) that provide habitats for thousands of species and have largely vanished from the landscape. Longleaf pine is one of the world's most resilient and fire-adapted trees (Keeley and Zedler 1998), widely perceived as the sole dominant in forests across a large area of the Southeast (Sargent 1884; Mohr 1896; Wahlenberg 1946). Longleaf pine was once a primary natural resource, providing high-quality timber, resins, and naval stores that fueled social changes and economic growth through the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Stambaugh, M., Varner, J.M., and Jackson, S.T., 2017, Biogeography: An interweave of climate, fire, and humans, chap. of Ecological restoration and management of longleaf pine Forests, 22 p.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Biogeography: An interweave of climate, fire, and humans |
| ISBN | 9781498748186 |
| Year Published | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Contributing office(s) | Southwest Climate Science Center |
| Description | 22 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Monograph |
| Larger Work Title | Ecological restoration and management of longleaf pine Forests |