Harnessing the Power of Fire: The Role of Controlled Burns in Forest Management

The video explains the natural role of fire in forest ecosystems, highlighting its benefits such as clearing debris, aiding seed germination, and controlling diseases. It discusses the problems arising from uncontrolled fires due to dryness and climate change. Indigenous communities have long used controlled burns for land management, but these practices were disrupted by settlers who implemented fire suppression policies. This led to an accumulation of dry debris, making fires more intense. Recent policy changes are reintroducing controlled burns to manage forests sustainably.

Explain the impact of climate change on forest fires as mentioned in the text.

What changes in fire management policies have occurred since the 1970s?