Both pine and hardwood stumps may ignite, but seldom burn below ground. Snags a major threat for potential fire escape. Spotting usually minimal. Fire behavior is predictable. Typical of late spring, early growing season.
Fire consumes most surface litter along with a significant loss in organic soil material.
Site preparation burns expose mineral soil, producing areas causing erosion problems. 100 and 1000 hour fuels contribute to fire intensity. Stumps and snags ignite. Escaped fire is difficult to control. Fire behavior is still predictable.