Fire-adapted ecosystems

Fire-adapted ecosystems are natural environments that have evolved to regularly experience fire, which plays a vital role in maintaining their health and balance. Many plants and animals in these ecosystems have developed adaptations, such as thick bark or fire-triggered seed release, that enable them to survive and even benefit from periodic fires. Fire helps clear dead material, recycle nutrients, and promote new growth. These ecosystems rely on fire as a natural process, and their health depends on, rather than resisting, these natural fire cycles. Proper management ensures fire occurs safely and benefits the ecosystem's long-term vitality.