Invasions reduce fire-risk
Abstract
research highlights GRASSLAND ECOLOGY J. Ecol. https:/ /doi.org/10.1111/1365-2745.12933 (2018) species found along 103 transects across Canterbury and Otago in South Island, New Zealand. These transects were surveyed three times between 1982 and 2007. Of the 334 species found, 51 accounted for more than 86% of the ground cover and were considered the dominant components of the ecosystem. Samples of these species were placed on a ‘plant barbecue’ at ~150 ºC before being lit...