Re:A controlled blaze in Utah could improve models of how wi...
by hinkley on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @04:40PM
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In healthy forests the lower branches may be cleared by animals like deer.
"Limbing up" trees not only changes the fire ladder dynamic but also helps control some pest vectors, such as fungal spores that have to find their way from the forest floor to the lower leaves of the trees. I think it's safe to assume that periodic fires also reduce a bunch of pests.
"Limbing up" trees not only changes the fire ladder dynamic but also helps control some pest vectors, such as fungal spores that have to find their way from the forest floor to the lower leaves of the trees. I think it's safe to assume that periodic fires also reduce a bunch of pests.