Distribution and Dynamics of Forest Fuels in the Low Elevation Forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

摘要

This report examines the importance of factors related to time (post-disturbance), climate, biota, and topography in determining forest floor biomass, decay rates, and vegetation structure in 35 low elevation stands to assess the impact of 37 years of fire suppression in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The study attempted to quantify the fuel accumulation problem in low elevation forests of the park.