Widespread exposure to altered fire regimes under 2 °C warming is projected to transform conifer forests of the Western United States
Widespread exposure to altered fire regimes under 2 °C warming is projected to transform conifer forests of the Western United States
About two thirds of coniferous forest in the western United States are projected to be exposed to changes in fire frequency, burn severity, and productivity under a 2 °C increase scenario, but increased fire resistance could reduce burn severity in many of these forests, suggests an analysis of mode...
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Our analysis suggests planned adaptation—stewardship that facilitates changes in forest structure and composition to improve alignment with projected climates—is needed alongside the expanded use of beneficial fire, even in some forests where fire was historically infrequent.
