February 2005 PMID 15720663

The global distribution of ecosystems in a world without fire.

W J Bond, F I Woodward, G F Midgley

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Peak: 2 in Aug 2019
across 4 sources since Mar 2017

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Discussions emphasize how fire influences vegetation patterns and ecosystem stability, with examples like the role of fire in maintaining grasslands versus forests, and statements on the importance of fire for ecosystem health, showing a nuanced engagement with the article's findings and implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of fire in shaping ecosystems, with some expressing interest in the ecological implications.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate moderate curiosity about the effects of fire and the ecological dynamics, showing some desire to understand the topic deeper.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific concepts like grass success, forest growth, and species composition, indicating engaged and thoughtful responses.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the relevance of the research to broader ecological debates, suggesting it influences understanding of ecosystem processes.

Abstract in brief

  • This study globally investigates how fire influences vegetation patterns by preventing ecosystems from reaching their full potential, such as maximum biomass and dominant plant types, under current climate conditions.
  • Using a dynamic global vegetation model that simulates a fire-free scenario, researchers found that many humid grasslands and savannas, especially in South America and Africa, could actually develop into forests if fire were absent.
  • The findings imply that fire has played a significant role in shaping ecosystems for millions of years, including the spread of C4 grasses long before humans influenced fire regimes, leading to the differentiation of fire-tolerant and fire-sensitive species.]

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İsmail Bekar
@fire_ecologist · X

Biraz teknik bir konuydu. Umarım yeterince açık bir şekilde anlatabilmişimdir. Daha fazla detay isteyenler linkten çalışmanın makalesine ulaşabilir. https://t.co/Mbf4KJjWi7

Aug 15, 2021 · 22 likes · 8,983 followers View post →
Biotweeps
@biotweeps · X

But it’s nt a 1-way relationship. Fire has played a big role in making grasses successful (see previous #grassisgreat tweets). Fire kills trees that shade out grasses. In fact forests would DOUBLE (https://t.co/CA9nZeH4S5) in a world w/o

Jan 23, 2019 · 2 likes · 15,520 followers View post →
GCBGlab
@GcbGlab · X

@Laughlin_DC @pottsresearch Here's a fun paper.. The global distribution of ecosystems in a world without fire W J Bond et al. New Phytol. 2005 Feb. Free article

Oct 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 67 followers View post →
New Phytologist
@NewPhyt · X

William Hoffman continues the introductions to #44NPS, highlighting William Bond's 2005 article in @NewPhyt, https://t.co/fIC2K46Qb2 https://t.co/k0qxfkea35

Aug 7, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 47,339 followers View post →
İsmail Bekar
@fire_ecologist · X

@d_veg_ @cerentheacemi Tüm yangınlar faydalıdır demiyorum ama bazı yangınlar bu ekosistemlerin varlığı için gereklidir. Şu makaleye göz atmanızı tavsiye ederim. Bazı ekosistemlerin varlığını nasıl yangına borçlu olduğunu anlatıyor. https://t.co/Vs3GgWG5Bt

Aug 12, 2021 · 8,983 followers View post →
David Salesa
@DavidSalesaD · X

Curioso este trabajo. ¿Cómo sería la distribución de los ecosistemas terrestres sin la influencia del factor fuego?

May 21, 2020 · 2,105 followers View post →

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ecrevisse
@ecrevisse5 · X

@SergeZaka @JdS_67100 Les plantes en c4 c'est 5 % de la biomasse végétale et 3 % des espèces de plantes. https://t.co/FH7JVPXIIR https://t.co/onqZoRlFpH

Aug 31, 2022 · 64 followers View post →
İsmail Bekar
@fire_ecologist · X

Biraz teknik bir konuydu. Umarım yeterince açık bir şekilde anlatabilmişimdir. Daha fazla detay isteyenler linkten çalışmanın makalesine ulaşabilir. https://t.co/Mbf4KJjWi7

Aug 15, 2021 · 22 likes · 8,983 followers View post →
İsmail Bekar
@fire_ecologist · X

@d_veg_ @cerentheacemi Tüm yangınlar faydalıdır demiyorum ama bazı yangınlar bu ekosistemlerin varlığı için gereklidir. Şu makaleye göz atmanızı tavsiye ederim. Bazı ekosistemlerin varlığını nasıl yangına borçlu olduğunu anlatıyor. https://t.co/Vs3GgWG5Bt

Aug 12, 2021 · 8,983 followers View post →
Selim Harmancı
@selyym · X

Yangınlarla var olabilen ekosistemlerle ilgili bir bilimsel makale; Akdeniz havzası da bu ekosistemlere dahil. Ekosisteme yabancı olan unsur ise insan https://t.co/k3WwnnoR8p

Jul 29, 2021 · 116 followers View post →
GCBGlab
@GcbGlab · X

@Laughlin_DC @pottsresearch Here's a fun paper.. The global distribution of ecosystems in a world without fire W J Bond et al. New Phytol. 2005 Feb. Free article

Oct 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 67 followers View post →
David Salesa
@DavidSalesaD · X

Curioso este trabajo. ¿Cómo sería la distribución de los ecosistemas terrestres sin la influencia del factor fuego?

May 21, 2020 · 2,105 followers View post →
Maarja Öpik
@maarja_opik · X

RT @NewPhyt: William Hoffman continues the introductions to #44NPS, highlighting William Bond's 2005 article in @NewPhyt, https://t.co/fIC2…

Aug 7, 2019 · 1 share · 632 followers View post →
New Phytologist
@NewPhyt · X

William Hoffman continues the introductions to #44NPS, highlighting William Bond's 2005 article in @NewPhyt, https://t.co/fIC2K46Qb2 https://t.co/k0qxfkea35

Aug 7, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 47,339 followers View post →
Biotweeps
@biotweeps · X

But it’s nt a 1-way relationship. Fire has played a big role in making grasses successful (see previous #grassisgreat tweets). Fire kills trees that shade out grasses. In fact forests would DOUBLE (https://t.co/CA9nZeH4S5) in a world w/o

Jan 23, 2019 · 2 likes · 15,520 followers View post →