Why Prescribed Burning Is Important
Have you ever wondered why some places use fire on purpose? It's called prescribed burning, and why it's so important for the environment. Helping Plants and Animals: Prescribed burning helps plants and animals in a special way. Some plants need fire to grow, and certain animals like to live in areas where the old plants are cleared away. It's like giving the land a fresh start! Preventing Big Fires: Imagine if you had a bunch of leaves and sticks in your yard. If a big fire started, it could be dangerous. But if you clean up some of the leaves and sticks before, it's not as likely to become a big problem. Prescribed burning is like cleaning up the forest…