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California Chaparral
This file contains images of the California Chaparral before and after fires.
The plants that burn or the parts of the plants that burn help
indicate what particles will be the signature of the fire.
California Chaparral Fire Particles
This file contains the charred plant material from these fires. The burnt clay
and fire retardant is the same for this wild fire as it is for
all other wildfires. California chaparral includes geni of Adenostoma
(greasewood, redshank, etc), Purshia (bitterbrush), Heteromeles (toyon),
Cercocarpus
(mountain mahogany), Prunus (cherries), and members of the families Rhamnaceae
(buckthorn), Ericaceae (heather), Fagaceae (beech), and
Anacrdiaceae (sumac). Quercus (Shrub live oak) is common on north facing slopes
and moister areas. Platanus (arizona sycamore) is also
present.
Colorado Montane Chaparral
This file contains images of the Colorado Montane Chaparral before and after
fires. The plants that burn or the parts of the plants that burn help
indicate what particles will be the signature of the fire.
Colorado Montane Chaparral Fire Particles
This file contains the charred plant material from these fires. The burnt clay
and fire retardant is the same for this wild fire as it is for
all other wildfires. Colorado Montane chaparral includes geni of Quercus (Gambel
oak), Acer (Bigtooth Maple), Artemisia (Black Sage),
Cercocarpus (mountain mahogany), Prunus (cherries), and members of the families
Rhamnaceae (buckthorn), Ericaceae (heather), Fagaceae (beech), and
Anacrdiaceae (sumac).
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