The General Effects of Fire on Wildlife
Title: The General Effects of Fire on Wildlife
Category: /Science & Technology
Details: Words: 1488 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
The General Effects of Fire on Wildlife
Category: /Science & Technology
Details: Words: 1488 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
The General Effects of Fire on Wildlife
Abstract:
Fire is an important part of many ecosystems and helps maintain the condition of habitats for wildlife. The effect of fire depends upon many factors, varying from the type of wildlife to their different habitats. Fire affects ungulates through positive, but often, short-lived improvements in diets by allowing ungulates to consume new plant growth. Fire mediates species interactions thereby reducing conflict. Birds are often positively benefited or
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fire on wildlife. The general effect of fire on aquatic systems needs to be more intensively studied. The greatest impact of fire is its disturbance of habitats creating patches which are each undergoing succession. This mosaic provides areas that are
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utilized by wildlife for forage. Intense fire is essential to some conifer forests of bird species and in maintenance of biological diversity. Fire plays a critical role in the regulation of many wildlife habitats.