Each ecosystem will lead to different fire behavior. Organisms within the ecosystems will adapt to match the fire behavior. However, there are some similarities across all ecosystems. The biggest is that a fire will create a mosaic of habitat patches. Some areas will have just been burned, while others have been untouched for decades. This is ecological succession. A site will progress through the various phases of regrowth and colonization after a fire, usually characterized through the vegetation changes in the area. Recolonization of Plants The first species to recolonize after a fire will be those that already have seeds in the soil. If there are none like that, they first ones are those where the seeds will travel quickly
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Would like to know how much it costs to create defensible space around your Littleton home? Call today to schedule a free estimate on fire mitigation. (719)400-9104. Colorado is one of the areas in the United States that suffers badly from wildfires. Fire mitigation is necessary to protect communities and the wildlife in the area. There are certain guidelines all areas should follow, including the creation of defensible space. Defensible space is an excellent way to reduce the potential damage fires can cause. It helps to limit the spread of the fire, not stopping the fire altogether as fires are needed. The Colorado fire mitigation guidelines are in place for existing and new buildings. The Creation of Defensible Space Defensible