Environmental Science
8 years ago

Century of Fire Suppression Homogenizes Forests, Calls for Proactive Management.

International Journal of Wildland Fire
Corrigendum to: Altered mixed-severity fire regime has homogenised montane forests of Jasper National Park
Raphaël D. Chavardès, Lori D. Daniels

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Fire suppression in Jasper National Park has changed the way forests burn, making them more similar in structure. By studying tree rings, researchers found that most sites had a mix of low and high-severity fires in the past, but now many areas only have evidence of high-severity fires. This has led to forests with trees of similar ages and compositions, making them more prone to severe fires. To restore the natural balance, it is important to reintroduce fires as a natural process to help forests stay healthy and resilient.