Wildland Fire Edition: Natural Inquirer Journal
| Authors: | Barbara McDonald, Jessica Nickelsen |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Type: | Natural Inquirer |
| Station: | Washington Office |
| Source: | USDA-Forest Service science education journal for Pre-K through Grade 12 |
Abstract
This edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire, as well as some of its dangers. You will learn what fire scientists are learning about wildland fire. They are learning, for example, 1) that wildland fire should not be completely eliminated from natural environments, but it should be managed; 2) how to predict weather conditions which favor a wildfire being started; 3) the relationship between wildland fires and climate change; 4) how to best protect homes and other buildings from wildfires; and 5) how wildland fires can benefit the natural environment. As you will see when you read the articles, all of the scientists in this journal enjoy learning about wildland fire. We hope that you enjoy learning about it too!