A framework for a series of research studies with the goal of reducing uncertainties in knowledge of boreal forest fire regimes relevant to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Management Guide for Natural Disturbance Pattern Emulation.
| Date Published: | November 15, 2006 | |
| Publisher: | Ontario Government, Ministry of Natural Resources | |
| Author: | Applied Research and Development Branch |
A clear understanding of forest fire regimes is essential for emulating natural disturbances in forest management. This prospectus presents a broad framework for a series of research studies to investigate Ontario boreal forest fire regime at multiple scales. The broad research goal is to reduce uncertainties in knowledge about boreal forest fire regimes related to policy directions in MNR’s Forest Management Guide for Natural Disturbance Pattern Emulation (NDPE). This goal will be accomplished by establishing the state of the knowledge by reviewing and synthesizing published literature, determining the characteristics of the broad-scale fire regime in boreal Ontario through simulation modelling, and understanding the extent and spatial patterns of post-fire residuals using mapping and monitoring.
In addition to reducing scientific uncertainties in NDPE guide directions, these studies will advance knowledge to inform future forest management policies and practices as well as other research on forest fires and emulating natural disturbances.
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