The impact of fires on society and the environment

Introduction

Wildfire is a part of nature. It plays a key role in shaping ecosystems by serving as an agent of renewal and change. But, fire can be deadly, destroying homes, wildlife habitat and timber and polluting the air with emissions harmful to human health. Fire also releases carbon dioxide- a key greenhouse gas—into the atmosphere, and it's effect on the landscape may be long-lasting. Fire effects are influenced by forest conditions before the fire and management action taken or not taken after the fire

Your task is to research what the effect of fire is on the environment. consider:

The positive and negative impacts of fires.

The effect on animals living in the area, where do they live if they survive the fire?

Do fires have an effect on global warming?

The inquiry questions discussed in class.

Click the tab "process" and use the links provided for your research. Remember when you find useful information that you need to reference it, so keep track of your sources.