To help protect underbrush from larger fires.
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Conservationists may set controlled forest fires, known as prescribed burns, to mimic natural ecological processes such as clearing underbrush, promoting new growth, and reducing the risk of larger, more destructive wildfires. These controlled fires can help improve the health of the forest ecosystem and benefit certain plant and animal species.
because it will make a big fire
When a fire is out of control in a forest.
Forest fires can occur naturally due to lightning strikes or human activities such as campfires, arson, or accidental ignition. These fires can spread quickly in areas with dry vegetation and high temperatures, causing devastation to ecosystems and communities. Climate change is also increasing the frequency and intensity of fires in many regions.
A river passing through a forest can prevent a forest fire from jumping across the firebreak.
any forest fire that gets out of control.