Regeneration of Pinus sylvestris L., disturbance residuals and soil properties 5 years after a mixed-severity wildfire in the inner Italian Alps

We analyzed the abundance of Scots pine regeneration in a 257 ha wildfire in an inner-alpine forest. We sampled regeneration, percent soil cover by classes, physical and chemical properties of topsoils (A horizon, 0-5 cm) under four fire severity levels (unburned, moderate, moderate/high, high severity). 5 plots per severity level, circular (R= 3m). Analysis methods for soil properties as described in a paper currently submitted to Sci Tot Env. Site: Hers, Aosta, Italy. 45°76’40'' N, 7°49’32'' E<br>Wildfire on 12th March 2005; sampled in summer 2010.