The role of fire in the eastern broadleaf and Appalachian forest regions, until recently, was
poorly understood or minimally examined, as this region was long overlooked as a …

Background Without periodic fire, fire-adapted plant communities across the Central
Hardwood Forest Region (CHF) in the USA have undergone significant changes in forest …

This book arose out of a need for a broad synthesis of fire ecology in US forests to aid in
their sustainable management under our changing climate. It addresses the past, present …

The proportion and diversity of prey species consumed by bobcats Lynx rufus are often
correlated with prey abundances, individual skill level, environmental conditions, and habitat …

Fire is an important biophysical process in pine (Pinus) and mixed pine-oak (Quercus)
forests and woodlands across the Central Appalachian Mountains. Decades of fire …

Fire has, does, and will shape forest structure, composition, and biodiversity. In this book, we
introduce the driving forces, historical patterns, and future management challenges of fire in …

Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are a popular furbearer and game species throughout their range in
North America, where they serve as a top predator in many of their ecosystems. However …

Fire is an important biophysical process in pine (Pinus) and mixed pine-oak (Quercus)
forests and woodlands across the Central Appalachian Mountains. Decades of fire …

Bottomland oak forests provide ecosystem services such as nutrient exchange and pollution
entrapment and generally improve aquatic and riparian habitats. These forests are declining …