See burning LTER plots for details.

E015: The burn compartments were first set-up in 1964 with the first burning of burn compartment number 1. The burn compartments are separated from each other by firebreaks which are maintained by discing with a tractor prior to burning. This creates a 6 foot wide firebreak that is free of vegetation and debris, surrounding each burn compartment. A backfire is started, using drip torches, to widen the firebreak. Drip torches are then used to start the burn compartment on fire. The firebreaks are continuously patrolled to check for escaped fires. These are put out immediately with help from the high pressure water hose. Some burn compartments are not burned and are used as control compartments. The other burn compartments are burned according to various schedules which are maintained on a yearly basis. For a list of burn treatments for each plot, see file trmte15.