Slow recolonization of burned oak–juniper woodlands by Ashe juniper (Juniperus ashei): Ten years of succession after crown fire

Reemts, Charlotte M.; Hansen, Laura L.

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2007.10.013

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“…With more intense fire, mortality rates would be expected to be different between fire-sensitive juniper and fire-resistant oak. High-intensity fires in this environment decrease juniper densities and favor oak species recruitment through asexual reproduction from basal sprouting (Floyd et al, 2000;Reemts and Hansen, 2008). For plots with low-intensity fires, juniper sapling densities would be expected to be higher.…”

Section: Fire Effects On Community Compositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…By excluding belowground biomass C in our analysis we are unable to assess the full effects of fire on stored total biomass C. Because the no-fire group had higher densities of mature trees, we expect the absolute differences in total C between fire and no fire stands to be larger due to higher belowground C storage for the no-fire group. In addition, belowground C storage may potentially be important as an indicator of vegetative reproduction potential for oaks (Floyd et al, 2000;Reemts and Hansen, 2008) and should be a focus of future study.…”

Section: Fire Effects On Carbon Sequestrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, not all fires are equivalent. In juniper woodlands, high-intensity, stand replacement fires dramatically reduce C storage to amounts similar to stand initiation (Reemts and Hansen, 2008). Low-intensity surface fires reduce stored C slightly by consuming understory vegetation, downed woody debris, and leaf litter (Burton et al, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Fire in a sub-humid woodland: The balance of carbon sequestration and habitat conservation

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Murray

Adhikari

et al. 2012

Forest Ecology and Management

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Section: Fire Effects On Community Compositionmentioning

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Fire in a sub-humid woodland: The balance of carbon sequestration and habitat conservation

Yao

Murray

Adhikari

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Forest Ecology and Management

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“…Species dominant in this system, and especially Ashe juniper, are sensitive to fire. In areas with more frequent, low-intensity fires, this system transitions to grassland or shrubland, and regeneration of Ashe juniper can be slow after fire (Fuhlendorf and others, 1996;Reemts and Hansen, 2008).…”

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Assessing climate-sensitive ecosystems in the southeastern United States

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Beck²,

Pyne³

et al. 2016

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For more information on the USGS-the Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment-visit http://www.usgs.gov/ or call 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747).For an overview of USGS information products, including maps, imagery, and publications, visit http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod/.Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.Although this information product, for the most part, is in the public domain, it also may contain copyrighted materials as noted in the text. Permission to reproduce copyrighted items must be secured from the copyright owner. Executive SummaryClimate change impacts ecosystems in many ways, from effects on species to phenology to wildfire dynamics. Assessing the potential vulnerability of ecosystems to future changes in climate is an important first step in prioritizing and planning for conservation. Although assessments of climate change vulnerability commonly are done for species, fewer have been done for ecosystems. To aid regional conservation planning efforts, we assessed climate change vulnerability for ecosystems in the Southeastern United States and Caribbean.First, we solicited input from experts to create a list of candidate ecosystems for assessment. From that list, 12 ecosystems were selected for a vulnerability assessment that was based on a synthesis of available geographic information system (GIS) data and literature related to 3 components of vulnerability-sensitivity, exposure, and adaptive capacity. This literature and data synthesis comprised "Phase I" of the assessment. Sensitivity is the degree to which the species or processes in the ecosystem are affected by climate. Exposure is the likely future change in important climate and sea level variables. Adaptive capacity is the degree to which ecosystems can adjust to changing conditions. Where available, GIS data relevant to each of these components were used. For example, we summarized observed and projected climate, protected areas existing in 2011, projected sea-level rise, and projected urbanization across each ecosystem's distribution. These summaries were supplemented with information in the literature, and a short narrative assessment was compiled for each ecosystem. We also summarized all information into a qualitative vulnerability rating for each ecosystem. Next, for 2 of the 12 ecosystems (East Gulf Coastal Plain Near-Coast Pine Flatwoods and Nashville Basin Limestone Glade and Woodland), the NatureServe Habitat Climate Change Vulnerability Index (HCCVI) framework was used as an alternative approach for assessing vulnerability. Use of the HCCVI approach comprised "Phase II" of the assessment. This approach uses summaries of GIS data and models to develop a series of numeric indices for components of vulnerability. We incorporated many of the data sources used in Phase I, but added the results of several other data sources, including climate envelope modeling and vege...

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“…The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has evaluated biophysical impacts, e.g. restoration of migratory bird habitat [36], longleaf pine restoration [37] and water quality [38] in its United States programmes, and more recently, social impacts in its international programmes [39]. Other CNGOs are also evaluating social impacts of conservation.…”

Section: The Conservation International Experiencementioning

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Impact evaluation to communicate and improve conservation non-governmental organization performance: the case of Conservation International

McKinnon

Mascia

Yang

et al. 2015

Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B

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The rising prominence of more rigorous approaches to measuring conservation outcomes has included greater adoption of impact evaluation by conservation non-governmental organizations (CNGOs). Within the scientific literature, however, little consideration has been given to the unique and specific roles of CNGOs in advancing impact evaluation. We explore these issues in the context of one CNGO—Conservation International (CI)—and its experiences producing, using and funding impact evaluations over the past decade. We examine the contributions of impact evaluation to CI's mission at three different stages of CI's strategy: innovation, demonstration and amplification. Furthermore, we review incentives and barriers encountered by CI in its 10+ years' experience in impact evaluation. More coordinated and strategic use of impact evaluation by CNGOs would facilitate learning and promote accountability across the conservation community.

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Slow recolonization of burned oak–juniper woodlands by Ashe juniper (Juniperus ashei): Ten years of succession after crown fire

Cited by 23 publications

References 29 publications

Fire in a sub-humid woodland: The balance of carbon sequestration and habitat conservation

Fire in a sub-humid woodland: The balance of carbon sequestration and habitat conservation

Assessing climate-sensitive ecosystems in the southeastern United States

Impact evaluation to communicate and improve conservation non-governmental organization performance: the case of Conservation International

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