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Forest fires are necessary. They have a range of benefits to the wildlife and plants, as long as they’re kept under control. Fires have biotic responses and cause adaptations. It’s time to understand the responses that happen. Adaptations of Plants Over the years, plants have had to adapt to cope with fire. This is known as pyriscence, where the release of seeds happens because of fire or smoke. All pyriscent plants are serotinous. One of the changes is for the plants to coat their leaves in flammable oils. The idea is they can help with the intensity of the fire to ensure the biological process happens. These plants will germinate better since there’s a lack of competition in the burnt

When wildfires start, many people will need to take steps to suppress it, avoiding it from causing damage to wildlife and property. There are different methods of wildfire suppression that can take place. The exact type is going to depend on the area you live in. What Is Wildfire Suppression? The process of wildfire suppression allows people to gain control of the fire. There is no longer the aim of completely extinguishing it. However, if caught early, it is possible to extinguish them before they get out of control. Containment is the aim. In fact, 99% of new wildfires will be contained throughout the year. Of course, these aren’t the ones that people hear about on the news. The ones