Wildland Fire in Ecosystems : Effects of Fire on Fauna

Patterns of fire occurrence, size, uniformity, & severity have been a major force shaping landscape patterns & influencing productivity throughout North America for thousands of years. Animals' responses to fire are influenced by fire season, intensity, severity, rate of spread, uniformity, & size. Responses may include injury, mortality, immigration, or emigration. This report explains how the habitat changes caused by fire influence faunal populations more profoundly than fire itself. Chapters: regional variation in fire patterns; effects of fire & animal responses; fire effects on animal populations & communities; fire effects on fauna; & management & research implications. Illustrations.Smith, Jane Kapler is the author of 'Wildland Fire in Ecosystems : Effects of Fire on Fauna', published 2001 under ISBN 9780756707378 and ISBN 0756707374.