Fire Ecology of Florida and the Southeastern Coastal Plain

Reed F. Noss

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English

University Press of Florida
30 November 2024

History of the Americas; Ecological science, the Biosphere; Applied ecology; Natural disasters; Local history

An overview of the importance of fire to ecosystems in the

Southeast, with guidance on how to best conduct controlled burns in the

region.

A biodiversity hotspot,

Florida is home to many ecosystems and species that evolved in the

presence of frequent fire. In this book, Reed Noss discusses the

essential role of fire in generating biodiversity and offers best

practices for using fire to keep the region's ecosystems healthy and

resilient. Reviewing several lines of evidence, Noss

shows that fire has been important to the southeastern Coastal Plain for

tens of millions of years. He explains how the region's natural fire

regimes are connected to its climate, high rate of lightning strikes,

physical chemistry, and vegetation. But urbanization and active fire

suppression have reduced the frequency and extent of fires. Noss

suggests the practice of controlled burning can and should be improved

to protect fire-dependent species and natural communities from decline

and extinction.

Noss argues that fire managers should

attempt to simulate natural fire regimes when conducting controlled

burns. Based on what the species of the Southeast likely experienced

during their evolutionary histories, he makes recommendations about

pyrodiversity, how often and in what seasons to burn, the optimal

heterogeneity of burns, mechanical treatments such as cutting and

roller-chopping, and the proper use of fuel breaks. In doing so, Noss is

the first to apply the new discipline of evolutionary fire ecology to a

specific region. This book is a fascinating history of fire ecology

in Florida, an enlightening look at why fire matters to the region, and a

necessary resource for conservationists and fire managers in the state

and elsewhere.

By: Reed F. Noss
Imprint: University Press of Florida
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780813080772
ISBN 10: 0813080770
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 30 November 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reed F. Noss is president of the Florida Institute for Conservation Science and former Provost's Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Central Florida. He is the author of several books, including Forgotten Grasslands of the South: Natural History and Conservation.