Effects of fire on ecosystem carbon in the Midwest and Eastern United States – A Primer
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Prior to European settlement, fire was a common disturbance across most of the Midwest and Eastern United States. Today, prescribed fire is used as a management tool to promote native, fire-tolerant species and reduce vulnerability to high-intensity, unplanned fires. In this talk presenter Dr. Adrienne Keller will discuss how prescribed fire affects ecosystem structure and function, paying particular attention to the effects of fire on ecosystem carbon uptake and storage. She will also share management considerations related to the effects of prescribed fire on ecosystem carbon and greenhouse gas mitigation goals.
