Wildland fires can drastically change landscapes. NPS fire managers use fire to maintain or restore ecosystems essential for rare plant and wildlife species and to reduce invasive and/or nonnative species. NPS fire ecologists partner with universities, nonprofits, and others to study the effects of wildland fire on vegetation composition, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity, and to improve our ability to predict fire behavior. Learn more...
Last updated: December 30, 2017