FIRE EFFECTS
SPECIES: Cupressus macrocarpa | Monterey Cypress 



IMMEDIATE FIRE EFFECT ON PLANT : 
Most fires probably kill Monterey cypress.  Cypress thickets are
conducive to crown fires, which usually kill most trees in the burned
area.  Some trees survive when fires are patchy [33].  Large trees might
survive surface fires.

Cones of the California cypress species open as the resin melts and
boils.  Rapid charring of the thick cone scales extinguishes the flames,
leaving seeds unburned [2].  


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF FIRE EFFECT : 
NO-ENTRY


PLANT RESPONSE TO FIRE : 
California cypress species trees release large quantities of seed
after fire [34].


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF PLANT RESPONSE : 
NO-ENTRY


FIRE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Fires occurring too frequently in groves of California cypress species
may destroy them, as reproduction could be eliminated before trees have
a chance to produce cones [2].  Fire followed by intensive grazing could
eliminate a cypress grove [2,3].  

Related categories for Species: Cupressus macrocarpa | Monterey Cypress