These variables were
measured on two disturbance types associated with firebreaks (disturbed soil and visibly compacted
soil), as well as in the adjacent burnt windrow and in the general harvest area, at eight sites in Tasmania,
Australia. Although there was considerable variation between sites, treatment effects were substantial
and consistent. Seedlings growing on the compacted track and on disturbed soil on the firebreaks were
40% and 60% the size of those growing in the general harvest area, respectively.