ABSTRACT 



Literature published since 1952 pertaining to 

 prescribed burning and subsequent effects on forest soils 

 is described. The 76 main entries are indexed by 

 subject. Additional undescribed references are also 

 listed. Most researchers have found that effects of fire 

 on soil and related properties varied considerably, 

 depending on fire intensity, geographic region, soil 

 conditions, forest cover, and numerous other factors. 

 Published and ongoing research at the University of New 

 Hampshire is described. 



KEY WORDS: Prescribed burning, Wildfire, Forest floor. 

 Litter, Organic matter. Slash 



