From: Evaluating Prescribed Fire Effectiveness Using Permanent Monitoring Plot Data: A Case Study
 | Burn unit: | East Mesa | Three Finger Mesa |
---|---|---|---|
 | Size: | 202 ha | 265 ha |
 | Dates: | 1 May to 3 May 2008 | 22 Oct to 29 Oct 2008 |
 | Ignition pattern: | Exterior blacklining with interior aerial ignitions | Exterior blacklining with interior aerial ignitions |
Weather conditions | |||
   Average 6 m wind speed (km hr−1, desired) | 13 to 16 | 16 | |
   Dry bulb temperature |  |  | |
      Average maximum (°C) | 13 | 17 | |
   Relative humidity |  |  | |
      Average minimum (%) | 17 | 14 | |
   Flame length |  |  | |
      Average minimum (cm) | 14 |  | |
      Average maximum (cm) | 55 |  | |
Fuel conditions (desired) | |||
   1 hr fuel moisture (%) | 6 | 6 | |
   10 hr fuel moisture (%) | 6 | 6 | |
   100 hr fuel moisture (%) | 10 | 10 | |
   Woody live fuel moisture (%) | 70 to 90 | 70 to 90 | |
   Herbaceous live | Dormant or transition | Dormant or transition |