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Evaluating Quaking Aspen's Influence On Fire Behavior, Kristin A. Nesbit
Evaluating Quaking Aspen's Influence On Fire Behavior, Kristin A. Nesbit
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
In western North America, quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) forests have long been described as low flammability, “fireproof” forest types that are less likely to burn or burn less intensely than coniferous forests. While this assumption has been based on limited scientific research and is largely anecdotal, there is growing interest in the western U.S. to promote aspen near human developments to reduce fire risk. I investigated the available evidence for aspen forests reducing fire occurrence, behavior, and severity, and assessed possible factors that affect flammability in aspen forests to better understand when and where aspen burn, and when …