This data contains the visual assessment of fuel layers in fire-sensitive Eucalyptus salubris woodlands using Vesta methods across 24 sites in a multi-century (10 to 260+ years since fire) time-since-fire sequence derived from growth ring-size relationships.

This record contains information on the Plant Functional Type Classification, Richness and Cover in Eucalyptus salubris Woodlands, Great Western Woodland site. The data were generated across time since fire chronosequence, 2010-2011.

The data set contains information on plant diversity indices, species composition, vegetation cover and edaphic properties from the Eucalyptus salubris woodlands, Great Western Woodlands site. The data represents changes in plant diversity due to disturbance with time since fire in a chronosequence.

This data contains ant species abundance, richness and functional groups sampled across a time since fire chronosequence exceeding 300 years in non-resprouting Eucalyptus salubris woodlands.

This data contains a once-off general structural description according to the National Vegetation Information System (NVIS) level 5 for the core 1 hectare plot in the Great Western Woodlands site in 2013. Dominant growth form, cover, height and species (up to 5 species in order of dominance) for up to 3 sub-stratum per traditional strata (Ground, Mid and Upper).

Datasets of standing dead tree and down woody debris attributes from the multi-century Eucalyptus salubris (gimlet) time since fire chronosequence in the Great Western Woodlands, south-western Australia. These data include measures of piece sizes, densities, volumes and biomass, and have been used in the publication: Gosper, C.R., Yates C.J., Fox, E. and Prober, S.M. (2019) Time since fire and prior fire interval shape woody debris dynamics in obligate-seeder woodlands. Ecosphere 10(12), e02927. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2927 Standing dead tree and down woody debris attributes were measured with a combination of plotless and plot based approaches at 57 sites. Data collection was funded by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, CSIRO Land and Water, the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network Great Western Woodlands Supersite, BirdLife Australia, The Nature Conservancy and the Thomas Foundation. Note: to access the data, select the data source link located on the right-hand side.

Dataset of bird survey results at the multi-century Eucalyptus salubris (gimlet) chronosequence in the Great Western Woodlands, south-western Australia. This data has been used to describe responses of bird species, functional groups and community composition to time since fire (Gosper et al. 2019a,b). Bird surveys used the 20 minute-2ha method, recording abundance, and are reported on an individual survey basis. Data collection was funded by BirdLife Australia, The Nature Conservancy, the Thomas Foundation, CSIRO Land and Water and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Gosper, C.R., Fox, E., Burbidge, A.H., Craig, M.D., Douglas, T.K., Fitzsimons, J.A., McNee, S., Nicholls, A.O., O’Connor, J., Prober, S.M., Watson, D.M., Watson, S.J. and Yates, C.J. (2019a) Multi-century periods since fire in an intact woodland landscape favour bird species declining in an adjacent agricultural region. Biological Conservation 230, 82-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2018.12.011 Gosper, C.R., Watson, S.J., Fox, E., Burbidge, A.H., Craig, M.D., Douglas, T.K., Fitzsimons, J.A., McNee, S., Nicholls, A.O., O’Connor J., Prober, S.M., Watson, D.M. and Yates, C.J. (2019b) Fire-mediated habitat change regulates woodland bird species and functional group occurrence. Ecological Applications 29(8), e01997. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.1997 Note: to access the data, select the data source link located on the right-hand side.

The downloadable ZIP file contains an Esri ArcInfo Coverage. This data set reflects large fires (approximately 200 acre minimum size) for 1900-1997 for Boise National Forest, Idaho. These data are intended to assist efforts surrounding broad-scale forest planning for analysis in fire-recovery: soil stabilization, reestablishing vegetation, and protection of other resources such as wildlife, riparian habitat, water quality, fisheries and timber.,