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    Understory community dynamics ten years after a mixed-severity wildfire in ponderosa pine and aspen stands in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA

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    Abstract
    Wildfires are important disturbances due to their ability to influence many ecosystem processes and functions. Following a mixed-severity wildfire, understory vegetation composition and structure may undergo both long- and short-term changes because of modified growing conditions, removal of overstory competition and changes in the amounts of available resources. While more rapid, short-term changes are easily observed and documented, understanding long-term changes is of critical importance for management purposes and allowing professionals to gain insights into forest composition following a ...
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    Hirsch, Mandi L., author; Meiman, Paul J., advisor; Shepperd, Wayne D., committee member; Brummer, Joe E., committee member

    Date Issued
    2012
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    born digital; masters theses
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