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Bookmark or Share- Controlled burn - WikipediaControlled burns utilize back burning during planned fire events to create a "black line" where fire cannot burn through. Back burning or backfiring is also done to stop a wildfire that is already in progress.
- What you need to know about controlled burns - American ForestsSimply put, a controlled burn is a planned low-intensity fire that is often used to prevent uncontrolled wildfires from overwhelming a forest landscape by removing hazardous fuels such as low growing vegetation.
- Wildland Fire: What is a Prescribed Fire? - U.S. National Park ServicePrescribed fire is a planned fire; it is also sometimes called a “controlled burn” or “prescribed burn,” and is used to meet management objectives. A prescription is a set of conditions that considers the safety of the public and fire staff, weather, and probability of meeting the burn objectives.
- Controlled Burns: Pros and Cons - TreehuggerExplore the pros and cons of controlled burns, including the benefits to native plants and wildlife, and the impact on air quality.
- How Controlled Burns Work - HowStuffWorksControlled burning, sometimes called a "prescribed burn" or "suppression fire," is an ancient practice used in all parts of the world to manage land. Humans have started fires for at least a million years, and ever since then, we've put them to good use.
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