The Ecology of Fire

The Ecology of Fire by Robert J Whelan

Wildfires kill many animals, but are populations of animals affected? How do animals survive the passage of fire? Why do some tree species survive and others die in a fire? Do frequent fires cause changes in plant community composition? Answering questions such as these requires an understanding of the ecological effects of fire. Aimed at senior undergraduate students, researchers, foresters and other land managers, Dr Whelan's book examines the changes wrought by fires with reference to general ecological theory. The impacts of fires on individual organisms, populations and communities are examined separately, and emphasis is placed on the importance of fire regime. Each chapter includes a listing of 'outstanding questions' that identify gaps in current knowledge. The book finishes by summarising the major aspects of ecology that are of particular relevance to management of fires - both protection against wildfires and deliberate use of fire.

'The book provides a thorough analysis of the ecology of fire, illustrating principles from a wide range of fire-affected habitats' Peter D. Moore, Nature
'Each of the main chapters includes a listing of outstanding questions that identify gaps in current knowledge.' Forestry Abstracts

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ISBN 13	9780521338141
ISBN 10	052133814X
Title	The Ecology of Fire
Author	Robert J Whelan
Series	Cambridge Studies In Ecology
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	1995-08-10
Number of pages	360
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