The Ecology of Fire.1995.(Cambridge Studies in Ecology). 25 tabs. 115 line-figs.14 photogr.X,346 p.Paper bd.

Examines fire as an ecological agent and discusses how populations oforganisms are affected by its passage. Some organisms survive fire better than others, but others disperse seeds over a long range, so can recover more quickly. These, and other differences in adaptation,can then lead to changes in community structure after fire and theseare discussed. Furthermore, the effects on ecological processes such as predator-prey, and plant-herbivore interactions are examined. Thefinal chapter will be of great interest to foresters and other land managers. This summarises the major aspects of ecology that are ofparticular importance to fire control - both protection against wildfires and fire as a management tool.