FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Pinus monticola | Western White Pine 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
Mature western white pine, with its moderately thick bark (1.5 inches [3
cm]), moderately flammable foliage, height, and evanescent lower limbs,
is rated moderate in fire resistance [5,11,56].  However, dense stands,
lichen growth, and resinous bark can decrease western white pine's
resistance to fire [5].

Young trees with their thin bark are very susceptible to lethal damage
by fire [12].


POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   Tree without adventitious-bud root crown
   Initial-offsite colonizer (off-site, initial community)
   Secondary colonizer - on-site seed
   Secondary colonizer - off-site seed

Related categories for Species: Pinus monticola | Western White Pine