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Source: Point Reyes National SeashoreDouglas Fir Snag: Despite its thick, fire resistant bark, this Douglas fir tree did not survive the Vision Fire. Ladder fuels and steep slopes allowed a crown fire to burn the top of the tree, and without its leaves, it could no longer produce food. The bark on Douglas fir trees gets thicker and more fire resistant with age, allowing many trees to survive multiple fires during a lifetime.Download 2.1 MB
Source: Point Reyes National SeashoreDouglas fir Trees After the Fire: The Douglas fir forest usually has survivors that live on after a fire as members of mixed-aged stands. By contrast, the Bishop pine forest is more flammable, and gives way to stand replacement resulting in new, even-aged stands.