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Historical fire regime in southern California

January 1, 2003

The historical variability in fire regime is a conservative indicator of ecosystem sustainability. Understanding the natural role of fire in chaparral ecosystems is therefore necessary for effective fire management.

Publication Year 2003
Title Historical fire regime in southern California
Authors Jon E. Keeley, Connie J. Fotheringham
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Fire Management Today
Index ID 1008343
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Ecological Research Center