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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > ecology > fire ecology > fire severity
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > ecology > fire ecology > fire severity
Forestry, Wildland Management > fire science and management > fire ecology > fire severity
Preferred Term:

fire severity

Definition:
The degree to which an ecosystem is altered or disrupted by fires. Fire severity is dependent upon the product of fire intensity and duration, and incorporates both active fire behavior and immediate post-fire effects on the environment.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
fire ecology
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/124424
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