Annotated Bibliography of Fire Literature

Relative to Northern Grasslands in South-Central Canada and North-Central United States

4. Anderson, H.G., and A.W. Bailey. 1980. Effects of annual burning on grassland in the aspen parkland of east-central Alberta. Can J Bot 58:985-996.

Assesses vegetation changes on an 8100-ha area following 24 years of annual spring burning. Vegetative species composition, canopy cover, standing crop, nutrient status, blade length, and inflorescence production are examined. Fire effect on soil nutrient content is determined. Comprehensive literature review.

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