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Southwest Fuels Guide Photo Series

This photo series was compiled by NMFWRI to show different wood fuels residues specifically in Southwest mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, and piñon-juniper. Since 2007, NMFWRI has taken data on nearly 1600 FFI/FIREMON plots across New Mexico. Beginning in 2008, Brown’s transects were included in monitoring which allowed the assessment of surface fuels levels (litter, duff, 1-hour, 10-hour, 100-hour, and 1,000-hour fuels). The photos associated with these Brown’s transects have been compiled into series.

For mixed conifer, ponderosa and PJ forest types, we have set up two fuels series. One is ordered based on the tons/acres of 1000-hour fuels only (more likely what would be found in a “natural” setting) and the other is ordered based on the total tons/ acre (1-hour to 1,000 hour fuels) which reflect higher levels of slash associated with thinning or other management practices. Amounts of fuels recorded are provided for all photos, as well the location in and date on which they were taken. Litter and duff are not reported because they are not identifiable in photographs, nor are stumps included in fuels estimates. This photo guide can be used for rapid estimation of surface fuel loading for managers in the Southwest lacking the time or budget to perform more intensive assessments. A quantitative estimate can be obtained by simply finding the photo or photos that mostly closely match the characteristics seen in the field.

Southwest Fuels Guide Photo Series for Mixed Conifer, Ponderosa Pine, and Piñon-Juniper TypesDownload

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Las Vegas, NM 87701

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The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute at New Mexico Highlands University receives financial support through the Cooperative and International Programs of the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, under the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3271 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). NMHU is an equal opportunity provider and employer.