FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Alnus viridis ssp. crispa | American Green Alder 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
American green alder is considered a survivor species because it sprouts
from basal or underground parts following fire [19,44].  Additionally,
its wind-dispersed seeds quickly colonize bare mineral soils exposed by
fire.  Regeneration from sprouting and the establishment of seedlings
allow American green alder to reestablish at a fairly rapid rate
following fire [11,12,45,46].  American green alder is very adaptable
and is successful regardless of length of the fire cycle [44].


POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   Tall shrub, adventitious-bud root crown
   Initial-offsite colonizer (off-site, initial community)

Related categories for Species: Alnus viridis ssp. crispa | American Green Alder