Fire Ecology of Florida and the Southeastern Coastal Plain

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...