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Author(s):
Michelle B. Anderson
Year Published:

Cataloging Information

Topic(s):
Fire Ecology
Fire Effects
Ecological - Second Order
Vegetation
Ecosystem(s):
Ponderosa pine woodland/savanna, Juniper woodland, Sagebrush steppe, Lower montane/foothills/valley grassland

NRFSN number: 10598
FEIS number: 204
Record updated:

This FEIS species review synthesizes information on the relationship of Pinus edulis (twoneedle pinyon) to fire--how fire affects the species and its habitat, effects of the species on fuels and fire regimes, and fire management considerations. Information is also provided on the species' taxonomy, distribution, basic biology, and general management. This species review can be used for fire management, restoration planning, NEPA documents, and postfire rehabilitation planning. It may also be helpful in wildlife and habitat management, and as a source of information on the general ecology of individual species.

Revisions: On 28 August 2018, the common name of this species was changed in FEIS
from: Colorado pinyon to: twoneedle pinyon

Citation

Anderson, Michelle 2002. Pinus edulis (twoneedle pinyon). In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available: https://www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/plants/tree/pinedu/all.html

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