@article{ref1,
title="Post-Wildfire Logging Hinders Regeneration and Increases Fire Risk",
journal="Science",
year="2006",
author="Donato, D. C. and Fontaine, Joseph B. and Campbell, J. L. and Robinson, W. D. and Kauffman, J. B. and Law, Beverly E.",
volume="311",
number="5759",
pages="352-352",
abstract="Legislation currently pending in U.S. Congress, HR 4200, would expedite postfire logging projects, citing reforestation and fuels reduction among its goals. To help inform the dialogue, we present data from a study of early conifer regeneration and fuel loads following the 2002 Biscuit Fire, OR, USA, with and without postfire logging. Natural conifer regeneration was abundant after high-severity fire. Postfire logging reduced median regeneration density by 73% and significantly increased downed woody fuels and thus short-term fire risk. Additional fuels reduction is necessary for effective fire risk mitigation. Postfire logging can be counterproductive to stated goals of ecosystem restoration.   <p> </p>",
language="",
issn="0036-8075",
doi="10.1126/science.1122855",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1122855"
}