2018 Research Brief
Description
This brief describes potential effects of two fuel treatment types for Northern California chaparral. Different scenarios involving prescribed fire, mastication and season (fall, winter, or spring) were explored to determine effects on chaparral and findings include recommendations on when and how to use treatments where necessary.
Contact
For more information, contact: kwilkin@ucdavis.edu, jon_keeley@usgs.gov, marti_witter@nps.gov, evanmantgem@usgs.gov
Additional Information
Wilkin, K.M., L.C. Ponisio, D.L. Fry, C.L. Tubbesing, J.B. Potts, and S.L. Stephens. 2017. Decade-long plant community responses to shrubland fuel hazard reduction. Fire Ecology 13: 105-136