Possibilities of dead fine fuels moisture prediction in Pinuspinaster Ait. Stands at “Cordal de Ferreiros” (Lugo, north-westernof Spain)

摘要

Moisture prediction of various types of fine dead fuels common in plantations or in natural regenerations of Pinus pinaster stands are studied in this paper. Fuel moisture contents are correlated with several environmental variables and with several of the main prediction models existing. Logical conclusions were obtained in relation with environmental elements. The FFMC (Fine Fuel Moisture Code) developed by the Canadian Forestry Service is the most suitable model to predict the fine fuel moisture content for this specie in central Lugo (Galicia, North-western Spain).