P007: Fire History of Coniferous Riparian Forests in the Sierra Nevada
Project Number
04.01.01.0066
Action Priority
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Implementers
U.S. Forest Service - Pacific Southwest Research Station
Primary Contact
Pat Manley (pmanley@fs.fed.us)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2007 - 2009
Science Program
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Determine the pre-suppression fire return interval, fire intensity, and historic stand structure and composition of riparian forests in white fir, mixed-conifer and Jeffrey pine forests of the Tahoe Basin and using reconstruction information and Fuels Management Analyst software, work with managers to develop targets for surface and ladder fuels by size class for different riparian forests.
Key Accomplishments
Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project
Threshold Categories
Vegetation Preservation
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Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $126,609 (Estimated Cost: $126,609)