Studying Fire: Fire Ecology in National Parks

Description

The Fire Monitoring Program collects data before, during, and after prescribed burns or lightning-caused fires to characterize the effects of fire on vegetation and fuels. This information helps managers determine if burn objectives are met, and increases our understanding of fire's ecological role in these parks.

Duration

3 minutes, 43 seconds

Credit

SEKI Fire Information / RPaterson

Date Created

11/15/2017

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