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Vegetation of frequently burned old-growth longleaf pine (Pinus palustris mill.) savannas on choccolocco mountain, Alabama, USA
Author(s): J. M. Varner, J. S. Kush and R. S. Meldahl
Month: Jan
Year: 2003
Journal: Natural Areas Journal
Journal Link: http://www.naturalarea.org/journal.asp
Volume: 23
Issue: 1
Pages: 43-52
Article Topic(s): Community level survey, Conservation assessment, Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Longleaf pine,Savanna
Species Referenced: Andropogon ternarius (Splitbeard bluestem), Solidago odora (Anisescented goldenrod),
Abstract
Reports on a community-level sampling study to document vegetation in frequently burned old-growth mountain longleaf pine stands in Alabama. The understory was dominated by grasses, asters, and legumes. Non-native species were not encountered. Results suggest that frequent fire is needed to maintain this ecosystem.Suggested Citation
J. M. Varner, J. S. Kush and R. S. Meldahl. "Vegetation of frequently burned old-growth longleaf pine (Pinus palustris mill.) savannas on choccolocco mountain, Alabama, USA." Natural Areas Journal 23.1 (2003): 43-52.Go back