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Author(s):
Matthew L. Brooks, Jeanne C. Chambers
Year Published:

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Topic(s):
Fire Ecology
Fire Effects
Ecological - Second Order
Invasive Species

NRFSN number: 12136
FRAMES RCS number: 15325
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Settlement by Anglo-Americans in the desert shrublands of North America has resulted in the introduction and subsequent invasion of multiple nonnative invasive grass species. These invasions have altered pre-settlement fire regimes, converted native perennial shrublands to nonnative annual grasslands, and placed many native desert species at risk. Effective management of desert shrublands relies on a clear understanding of the threats posed by invasive plants and altered fire regimes, mechanism by which they cause undesirable impacts, and management strategies that can prevent or otherwise mitigate their negative effects.

Citation

Brooks, Matthew L.; Chambers, Jeanne C. 2013. Resistance to invasives and altered fire regimes differs between cold and hot desert shrublands. Rangeland Ecology & Management. 64: 431-438.

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