FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Salix geyeriana | Geyer Willow 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
Geyer willow sprouts from the root crown following top-kill by fire
[31].  Its abundant wind-dispersed seed may be important in colonizing
burned areas [31].

Fire is probably relatively infrequent in the meadow and streamside
habitats Geyer willow occupies.  In fact, riparian areas frequently act
as fire breaks.  However, under dry conditions, riparian habitats can
burn severely [12].  


POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   survivor species; on-site surviving rootcrown or caudex
   off-site colonizer; seed carried by wind; postfire years 1 and 2
   off-site colonizer; seed carried by animals or water; postfire yr 1&2

Related categories for Species: Salix geyeriana | Geyer Willow