Fires can revive biodiversity, triggering new approaches to conservation | Science

By Meagan Cantwell, Katie FreeNovember 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

The fires that have raged in the United States and Australia over the past year have put vulnerable species at risk. But not all fires are devastating – in fact, fire can promote biodiversity. In the prairies, fires prevent trees and roots from taking hold. This gives grazing animals the space and vegetation they need to thrive. As the forest fire pattern evolves, a new look Science presents effective ways to let natural fires burn, while preventing uncontrollable fires. Watch to find out how some of these techniques have been applied around the world.