Fire in the
Ozark Highlands
The Ozark Highlands
An ecoregion is a large area with similar environmental characteristics, including climate, landforms, soils, plants, and animals.
The Ozark Highlands
The Ozark Highlands
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KANSAS
OKLAHOMA
ARKANSAS
MISSOURI
The Ozark Highlands
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The Ozark Highlands
Notable Ozark Highlands Species
Notable Ozark Highlands Species
Ozark Highlands Ecosystem Services
Supporting Services
Provisioning Services
Cultural Services
Regulating Services
Ecosystem services are the conditions and processes through which ecosystems sustain and fulfill human life.
Ozark Highlands Ecosystem Services
Supporting Services
Provisioning Services
Cultural Services
Regulating Services
Ozark Highlands Ecosystem Services
Supporting Services
Provisioning Services
Cultural Services
Regulating Services
TIMBER
(Provisioning)
POLLINATION
(Regulating)
RECREATION
(Cultural)
SOIL FORMATION
(Supporting)
Fire in the Ozark Highlands
Fire is a natural disturbance that helps keep Ozark Highlands ecosystems healthy.
Fire in the Ozark Highlands
Glade
Fire occurs every 3-4 years
Fire suppression results in
glades transitioning to woodlands.
… invaded by trees.
Fire in the Ozark Highlands
Tree encroachment
in a glade
Glade restoration using prescribed fire
Fire in the Ozark Highlands
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