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Redwoods and Sequoias are helped by fire. Fire burns off debris and in some species the heat opens the cones so that the seed is disbursed.

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What are two types of forest fires?

Two types of forest fires are surface fires and crown fires. Surface fires burn along the forest floor, consuming low-lying vegetation and organic matter, and are generally less intense. In contrast, crown fires occur in the treetops, spreading rapidly from tree to tree and often fueled by strong winds, making them more destructive and difficult to control. Both types can significantly impact ecosystems and human activities.


Which president helped put out forest fires?

President Theodore Roosevelt played a significant role in forest conservation and wildfire prevention. He recognized the importance of managing forests and establishing the United States Forest Service, which helped to prevent and suppress forest fires. His efforts laid the foundation for modern forest management practices in the US.


What months do most fires occur?

For household fires: December and January (electrical fires, Christmas tree fires,etc.) For wildfires: I can't find it, but I assume the driest months such as June-September/October, depending on where you live.


What are the advantages of gel fires over log fires?

The advantages of gel fires over log fires is the lack of smoke or smell. Similarly, gel fires can be a cheaper alternative and are slightly safer than log fires.


Why do grasslands have few large trees?

Grasslands typically have a combination of factors that limit tree growth, such as low rainfall, poor soil quality, and frequent fires. Grasses are better adapted to these conditions than trees, allowing them to dominate the landscape. Additionally, grazing by herbivores can also prevent tree seedlings from establishing.

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Why is tree a renewable sources?

because wood is used for fuel in fires which is a resource.


What are two types of forest fires?

Two types of forest fires are surface fires and crown fires. Surface fires burn along the forest floor, consuming low-lying vegetation and organic matter, and are generally less intense. In contrast, crown fires occur in the treetops, spreading rapidly from tree to tree and often fueled by strong winds, making them more destructive and difficult to control. Both types can significantly impact ecosystems and human activities.


What is a dugout canoe and how did the northwest used it?

A dugout canoe is a a tree that has fallen and that can make fires.


Which president helped put out forest fires?

President Theodore Roosevelt played a significant role in forest conservation and wildfire prevention. He recognized the importance of managing forests and establishing the United States Forest Service, which helped to prevent and suppress forest fires. His efforts laid the foundation for modern forest management practices in the US.


What is the difference between muck fires and regular fires?

Muck fires are underground. We get tons of them in CA where I live. The fire burns a tree or a bush or something and the embers travel down through the roots. They cause a major problem once the above ground fire is out. they just light new fires


What part of a pine tree do you start fires with?

Its called fat lighter. Its where a pine tree has had an accident or injury of a sort and uses sap to heal this area. The result is a piece of the tree that is saturated with rosin. This is split or cut up and used to start fires because of all the stored energy (sap) and burns hot for a long time.


What tree helped us discover aspirin?

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What started the ash Wednesday fires?

lit fires and other causes that were not identified. The causes of the Ash Wednesday fires include sparks caused by clashing of electricity power lines, tree branches connecting with power lines, deliberately


What information can be gathered from studying the cross section of a tree trunk?

Studying the cross section of a tree trunk can provide information about the tree's age, growth patterns, environmental conditions, and past events like fires or diseases.


Why and how do bush fires start?

sometimes the sun just catches them on fire....It depends if they are old or not.I hope it helped!