NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Saladyga fire data from Tar Run, Northeast Pennsylvania (Schuylkill County) - IMPD USTAR001
This archived Paleoclimatology Study is available from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), under the World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology. The associated NCEI study type is Fire. The data include parameters of fire history|tree ring with a geographic location of Pennsylvania, United States Of America. The time period coverage is from 68 to -67 in calendar years before present (BP). See metadata information for parameter and study location details. Please cite this study when using the data.
- Cite as: Saladyga, T.; Lawrence, N.; Raso, C.; Miller, A. (2019-10-14): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Saladyga fire data from Tar Run, Northeast Pennsylvania (Schuylkill County) - IMPD USTAR001. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/dns9-y690. Accessed [date].
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- doi:10.25921/dns9-y690
- noaa-fire-28035
- NCEI DSI 1200_02
- NCEI DSI 1200_01
noaa-fire-28035
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Coverage Description | Date Range: 1882 CE to 2017 CE; Date Range: 68 cal yr BP to -67 cal yr BP; |
Time Period | 1882 to 2017 |
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N: 40.757176
S: 40.757176
E: -76.240169
W: -76.240169
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Dataset Progress Status | Complete - production of the data has been completed |
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STUDY NOTES: TAR.FHX removed from study title
ABSTRACT SUPPLIED BY ORIGINATOR: Placed-based fire management planning that considers historical patterns and processes as well as contemporary local knowledge is recognized as an alternative to broad-scale, regional approaches. In this paper, we used dendrochronology and an online survey to assess historical trends and contemporary perceptions of wildfire, respectively, in the fire-prone anthracite coal region of northeastern Pennsylvania. We developed an annual index of fire occurrence and extent from 216 fire-scarred pitch pine (Pinus rigida) distributed across 9 ridgetop study sites for the period 1900–2016. In addition, we collected survey responses from area residents regarding contemporary perceptions of wildfire hazards and management. Our results show that 20th century wildfire activity was not associated with drought, but closely followed fluctuations in the anthracite coal industry, with increased fire occurrence and extent associated with times of severe job losses. Less extensive wildfire continues to occur frequently, with area residents recognizing the need for fuel management (i.e., prescribed fire) and an increase in resources allocated to wildfire prevention and management as well as trash disposal and recycling programs. Our research represents one example of an integrated approach to informing sustainable fire management that considers the link between historical patterns and contemporary perceptions. |
Purpose | Records of past fire occurrence from tree rings, charcoal found in lake sediments, and other proxies. Parameter keywords describe what was measured in this dataset. Additional summary information can be found in the abstracts of papers listed in the dataset citations. Additional information on the International Multiproxy Database (IMPD) dataset procedures are also available. |
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