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Fire in Key Deer Habitat Improves Browse, Prevents Succession, and Preserves Endemic Herbs
Author(s): P. C. Carlson, G. W. Tanner, J. M. Wood and S. R. Humphrey
Month: Oct
Year: 1993
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Journal of Wildlife Management
Volume: 57
Issue: 4
Pages: 914-928
Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Succession
Research Setting(s): Pine rockland
Species Referenced: Pithecellobium keyense (Florida keys blackbead),
Abstract
Pithecellobium keyense and Morinda royoc are intensively browsed by Key deer. Nutrient value of these species was enhanced for 6-11 months after fire. Fire also increased stem densities. The dynamic effects of fire interval on community structure are also discussed.Suggested Citation
P. C. Carlson, G. W. Tanner, J. M. Wood and S. R. Humphrey. "Fire in Key Deer Habitat Improves Browse, Prevents Succession, and Preserves Endemic Herbs." Journal of Wildlife Management 57.4 (1993): 914-928.Go back