Forest fires can have a very destructive effect on an ecosystem. Fire needs fuel, oxygen, and heat to survive. In forests, the fuel is provided by trees and bushes. Oxygen is not hard to find, seeing as it is all around us in the air. And without heat, the fire could not continue.
Fires can be caused by either man’s negligence or forces of nature. Can you describe an example of each?
Now, lets look at the outcome of a forest fire. Can you describe one of the negative consequences of a forest fire?
Believe it or not, there are some positive results of a forest fire on an ecosystem. Put on your thinking cap and come up with one of these possible positive effects of such a destructive force of nature. Please describe how your example could have a positive effect on the ecosystem.