Success of post-fire plant recovery strategies varies with shifting fire seasonality

Abstract Wildfires are increasing in size and severity fire seasons lengthening, largely driven by climate land-use change. Many plant species from fire-prone ecosystems adapted to specific regimes corresponding historical conditions shifts beyond these bounds may have severe impacts on vegetation recovery long-term persistence. Here, we conduct a meta-analysis of field-based studies across different types regions investigate how post-fire recruitment, reproduction survival affected fires that occur outside the season. We find season lead decreased particularly obligate seeding species. Conversely, general increase resprouting Our results highlight trade-offs exist when considering effects changes seasonal timing fire, an already present aspect climate-related regime