Non-Native Grass Invasion, Prescribed Fires, Deadly Ecological Combination
Monday, May 11, 2015 - 10:00
in Earth & Climate
Researchers led by Luke Flory found that prescribed fires in areas invaded by stiltgrass were much more intense - with taller flames and much hotter fires - often reaching more than 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Those more intense fires killed tree seedlings and encouraged the spread of stiltgrass.