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re: Wildfires in Louisiana
Posted on 8/25/23 at 1:26 pm to White Bear
Posted on 8/25/23 at 1:26 pm to White Bear
quote:Did not know that, thanks.
A crown fire like in the few vids I’ve seen will kill pine. If not, bugs will finish off any survivors.
Question though, how do they survive controlled burns? Sincere question
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Posted on 8/25/23 at 1:55 pm to Quatrepot
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how do they survive controlled burns
Controlled burns are typically conducted in winter and early spring. Once the cambium (inside of tree) reaches a certain temp the tree will die. Burning in cooler weather and decent winds keeps them from getting too hot while killing understory vegetation. The fires are also set in burn blocks so they can be kept in check.
This post was edited on 8/25/23 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 8/25/23 at 2:21 pm to Quatrepot
quote:high roller answered, I’d add to his answer in addition using fire to remove hardwood and other undesirable understory competition for the crop trees (pine), fuel load reduction is also a main goal, which helps to prevent wildfires.
Did not know that, thanks. Question though, how do they survive controlled burns? Sincere question
A good example of burned mature pine forests on public land can be seen in parts of Kisatchie.
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