FIRE EFFECTS
SPECIES: Salix amygdaloides | Peachleaf Willow 



IMMEDIATE FIRE EFFECT ON PLANT : 
Most fires kill only aboveground plant parts.  However, severe fires can
completely remove soil organic layers, leaving willow roots exposed and
charred, and thus eliminating basal sprouting [22,36,47].


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF FIRE EFFECT : 
NO-ENTRY


PLANT RESPONSE TO FIRE : 
Generally peachleaf willow will resprout from its roots following fire
[19].  Peachleaf willow is a prolific seeder, and off-site plants are
important seed sources for revegetating burned areas [47].


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF PLANT RESPONSE : 
NO-ENTRY


FIRE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Due to their proximity to water or high water tables, peachleaf willow
communities may serve as natural fire breaks [19].

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