The Studies and Application of Forest Fire Ecology

Fire ecology is a branch of ecology.As a ecological factor,fire is getting important to people.Fire interfere can not be excluded completely in forest ecology system,and it is necessary to maintain some forest ecosystems in the world.This paper reviews the development history of fire ecology,and divided the research course into three phases:(1)From1900 to 1960,it is initial stage;(2)From1961 to 1985,it is the second phase——changing the cognizance to fire;(3)After 1985,it is the phase to form the branch subject of fire ecology.The conception and study content of fire ecology are also discussed in the paper.Fire effects were recounted to plants,soil,hydrology,animals and ecosystems respectively.Application and practice of fire ecology are emphasized especially,and the application and effects of prescribed burning are also discussed.In the end,the prospect of fire ecology is forecasted.