A new study offers a rare window into the hidden effects of aggressive fire suppression that go beyond fuel accumulation. The practice may even change the course of forest evolution.
Haven’t had a chance to read the article, but I’m guessing part of the problem is that us pesky humans live in all the forests and get in the way of the little flames.
Not at all. We kept the underbrush from burning in small amounts for so long that the forests are sitting on piles and piles of dry tinder just waiting to be set ablaze.
Haven’t had a chance to read the article, but I’m guessing part of the problem is that us pesky humans live in all the forests and get in the way of the little flames.
Not at all. We kept the underbrush from burning in small amounts for so long that the forests are sitting on piles and piles of dry tinder just waiting to be set ablaze.
Have we tried raking? /s
Not live the Norwegians!
Only dampening of the forests is being considered at this time.
How about very large icecubes?
They do have a dampening effect when supplied with sufficient heat. . .