1. Natural Fire Restores Ecosystems
The Meadow Complex
Wildland Fire Use Event
Yosemite National Park
Fire Progression
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Natural Fire Restores Ecosystems
The goal of the wildland fire use program is to allow natural ignitions to restore fire as an ecological process and natural agent of change. Fire will be used to reduce the density of native plant communities, restore age-class mosaics and reduce flammability. The effects from fire help to release and recycle nutrients essential for growth and reproduction of many plant species. Land managers must also balance the use of fire for resource benefits with fire suppression to protect life and property. Many naturally ignited wildland fires are now being managed for the benefit of the natural resources.