With a changing climate there’s a good chance that forest fires in the Pacific Northwest will become larger and more frequent – and according to one expert speaking today at a professional conference, that’s just fine. The future of fire in this region is difficult to predict, will always be variable, and undoubtedly a part of the future landscape. People should understand, however, that fire is not only inevitable but also a valuable part of forest ecosystems and their management, says John Bailey, an associate professor in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management at Oregon State University.
Forest fires can be bad and can be good. They're good because they can help fertilize the soil so trees can grow better. They also help to keep trees in line so they don't get out of control. Burning grass helps it grow back a lot greener than when it started as well. Maybe someday, people will use this method a lot more than they do now.
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