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Characterization of PM2.5 collected during broadcast and slash-pile prescribed burns of predominately ponderosa pine forests in northern Arizona
Abstract Prescribed burning, in combination with mechanical thinning, is a successful method for reducing heavy fuel loads from forest floors and thereby lowering the risk of catastrophic wildfire. However, an undesirable consequence of managed fire is the production of fine particulate matter or PM2.5 (particles ≤2.5 μm in aerodynamic diameter). Wood-smoke particulate data from 21 prescribed burns are described, including results from broadcast and slash-pile burns. All PM2.5 samples were collected in situ on day 1 (ignition) or day 2. Samples were analyzed for mass, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), inorganic elements, organic carbon (OC), and elemental carbon (EC). Results were characteristic of low-intensity, smoldering fires. PM2.5 concentrations varied from 523 to 8357 μg m−3 and were higher on day 1. PAH weight percents (19 PAHs) were higher in slash-pile burns (0.21 ± 0.08% OC) than broadcast burns (0.07 ± 0.03% OC). The major elements were K, Cl, S, and Si. OC and EC values averaged 66 ± 7 and 2.8 ± 1.4% PM2.5, respectively, for all burns studied, in good agreement with literature values for smoldering fires.
Research highlights ► PM2.5 was collected during broadcast and slash-pile prescribed burns. ► Samples were collected in situ. ► 19 PAHs were detected with higher levels in slash-pile burns. ► Elemental carbon levels were low, consistent with low-intensity, smoldering fires.
Characterization of PM2.5 collected during broadcast and slash-pile prescribed burns of predominately ponderosa pine forests in northern Arizona
Abstract Prescribed burning, in combination with mechanical thinning, is a successful method for reducing heavy fuel loads from forest floors and thereby lowering the risk of catastrophic wildfire. However, an undesirable consequence of managed fire is the production of fine particulate matter or PM2.5 (particles ≤2.5 μm in aerodynamic diameter). Wood-smoke particulate data from 21 prescribed burns are described, including results from broadcast and slash-pile burns. All PM2.5 samples were collected in situ on day 1 (ignition) or day 2. Samples were analyzed for mass, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), inorganic elements, organic carbon (OC), and elemental carbon (EC). Results were characteristic of low-intensity, smoldering fires. PM2.5 concentrations varied from 523 to 8357 μg m−3 and were higher on day 1. PAH weight percents (19 PAHs) were higher in slash-pile burns (0.21 ± 0.08% OC) than broadcast burns (0.07 ± 0.03% OC). The major elements were K, Cl, S, and Si. OC and EC values averaged 66 ± 7 and 2.8 ± 1.4% PM2.5, respectively, for all burns studied, in good agreement with literature values for smoldering fires.
Research highlights ► PM2.5 was collected during broadcast and slash-pile prescribed burns. ► Samples were collected in situ. ► 19 PAHs were detected with higher levels in slash-pile burns. ► Elemental carbon levels were low, consistent with low-intensity, smoldering fires.
Characterization of PM2.5 collected during broadcast and slash-pile prescribed burns of predominately ponderosa pine forests in northern Arizona
Robinson, Marin S. (author) / Zhao, Min (author) / Zack, Lindsay (author) / Brindley, Christine (author) / Portz, Lillian (author) / Quarterman, Matthew (author) / Long, Xiufen (author) / Herckes, Pierre (author)
Atmospheric Environment ; 45 ; 2087-2094
2011-01-24
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Carbon Stocks and Climate Change: Management Implications in Northern Arizona Ponderosa Pine Forests
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