FIRE EFFECTS
SPECIES: Geranium richardsonii | Richardson's Geranium 



IMMEDIATE FIRE EFFECT ON PLANT : 
Richardson's geranium is probably top-killed by fire.  In north-central
Colorado, two quaking aspen stands containing some lodgepole pine were
prescribed burned in November, 1981.  Richardson's geranium was present
before burning in both stands, but only in one stand in postfire year 1
[62].  


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF FIRE EFFECT : 
NO-ENTRY


PLANT RESPONSE TO FIRE : 
Richardson's geranium may sprout from rhizomes following fire.  


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF PLANT RESPONSE : 
NO-ENTRY


FIRE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Since Richardson's geranium is considered an increaser species when
grazed by cattle, fire plans to ensure Richardson's geranium seedling
establishment or inhibition may have to be coordinated with grazing
management.  

Related categories for Species: Geranium richardsonii | Richardson's Geranium