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Wildlife, Animals, and Plants
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FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Populus balsamifera ssp. balsamifera | Balsam Poplar
FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS :
Balsam poplar is considered one of the tree species most well adapted to
fire in the northern boreal forest [36]. Its ability to produce sprouts
from roots, stumps, and buried branches enables it to quickly recover
after fire [74]. The bark of older balsam poplars can be up to 4 inches
(10 cm) thick at the base, affording fire protection [32].
POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY :
survivor species; on-site surviving root crown or caudex
off-site colonizer; seed carried by wind; postfire years 1 and 2
Related categories for Species: Populus balsamifera ssp. balsamifera
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