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Vegetation dynamics from annually burning tallgrass prairie in different seasons
Author(s): E. G. Towne and K. E. Kemp
Month: Mar
Year: 2003
Journal: Journal of Range Management
Volume: 56
Issue: 2
Pages: 185-192
Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Restoration, Succession
Research Setting(s): Prairie
Species Referenced: Andropogon gerardii (Big bluestem), Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass),
Abstract
Evaluates the effects of season of burning on tall grass prairie vegetation. Vegetation was burned annually for 8 years in either autumn, winter, or spring. Andropogon gerardii cover increased with all burn regimes; Sorghastrum nutans cover increased only with spring burning. Repeated autumn and winter burning eventually increased cover of Solidago canadensis.Suggested Citation
E. G. Towne and K. E. Kemp. "Vegetation dynamics from annually burning tallgrass prairie in different seasons." Journal of Range Management 56.2 (2003): 185-192.Go back