The Ecological Benefits of Fire

National Geographic
Contributed By
National Geographic
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Ecology Earth Science Climatology
Subjects
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Levels
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The Ecological Benefits of Fire

Wildfires are destructive forces, but they can occur naturally. Because of this, certain plants and animals have evolved to depend on periodic wildfires for ecological balance. Prescribed burns can mimic the benefits of wildfires while also lowering the risks associated with larger, uncontrolled fires.

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