fish river settlement Flashcards
what is the ideal fuel load
with green at the roots and dryer at the top
why is it named a cool burn
because you are using green fuel the fire goes through at a lower temperature hence the name cool burn
what happens if you burn dry vegetation
it will lead to a hot burn which impacts native animals and plants in a negative way
what is the ideal season to do a cool burn
after the rains have finished around august or September also known as djilba.
which direction do they burn in and what time
they burn west to east because the wind is blowing from the east in order to reduce the size of the cool burn
burn late in the afternoon so that as the night goes on the temperature will drop and will suppress the fire as much as possible
what is the mosaic effect
the mosaic effect is the pattern that the cool burn, burns in
random patterns
cooler and smaller patches are a lot better then straight line burning
what is the effect of cool burns
create areas of natural vegetation to provide food for sources for animals while reducing the fuel load, this is sustainable for the environment
cool burn is positive for the ecosystem and benefits both plants and animals
what does a cool burn do to plants
use of fire to encourage plant regrowth and seed dispersal
