Everglades National Park - Boy Scout Camp Prescribed Fire

The video covers a controlled burn at the Boy Scout Campground, led by burn boss Jack. It details the objectives, including firefighter safety and ecosystem management, and describes the execution and monitoring of the fire. Community involvement and educational opportunities are highlighted, with reflections on the burn's success and future monitoring plans.

Who is the burn boss for the Boy Scout Campground burn?

• Jack

• Lucas

• Pat

• Jen

What is the main purpose of the test fire?

• To entertain the Boy Scouts

• To assess fire behavior and ensure objectives are met

• To clear the campground

• To create a smoke screen

What is one of the primary objectives of the prescribed burn?

• To increase the number of campfires

• To reduce fine fuels and maintain habitat diversity

• To increase the number of visitors

• To build new camping facilities

Why is the northeast wind preferred during the burn?

• To reduce the temperature

• To increase the fire's intensity

• To make the fire more visible

• To keep smoke from impacting the road

What challenge did the team face with the Brazilian pepper?

• It was difficult to ignite

• It increased the fire's intensity

• It caused the fire to spread too quickly

• It stopped the fire from spreading

What is the role of the volunteer camp caretaker?

• To educate visitors about the burn

• To organize camping events

• To oversee the controlled burn

• To manage the camp's finances

What is the expected outcome of the burn in terms of vegetation?

• Complete destruction of all plant life

• A 50 to 75% mosaic pattern of burned areas

• No change in vegetation

• Increase in hardwood species

How often is the burn expected to occur in the Everglades?

• Once a decade

• Once a century

• Every few years

• Every few months

What was a notable observation during the aerial reconnaissance?

• No areas were left unburned

• The fire spread to neighboring units

• A large section in the middle was left unburned

• The entire unit was burned

What is the significance of the different types of fire ignitions observed?

• They determine the color of the smoke

• They affect the mortality rates of trees

• They increase the speed of the burn

• They reduce the need for monitoring