FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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Why is a clear cut more damaging to a community than a forest fire?
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It takes nutrients out of the forest
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It is not more damaging, forest fire is more damaging
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It prevents all plants from ever growing there again
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There are equally damaging
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Wildfires release harmful pollutants including particulate matter and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and non-methane organic compounds into the atmosphere. Wildfires can cause displacement, stress and anguish to people who have to flee them, beyond those who suffer direct impacts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Effect of Forest Fire on Forest Biodiversity Grazing and fire are linked to plant invasions. Gaps created by high-intensity fires are particularly susceptible to invasion by exotic species e.g. Imperata cylindrica quickly recovers after fire and may respond with an increase in cover.
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