Oak Woodland Burns
Winter burning
Winter burning under deciduous oaks to reduce accumulation of litter and fine fuels.
February 2020, Mendocino County.
Tan oak woodland burn
An early summer burn in tan oak dominated woodlands. This burn was conducted to burn off the cut limbs and small trees, after considerable “lop and scatter” to create vertical spacing.
July 2019, Sonoma County.
Deciduous oak understory burn.
A straightforward burn. Benefits include fine fuels reduction, Douglas fir seedlings girdling, and promotion of oak regeneration and native bunch grasses.
Winter 2019, Humboldt County.