When Mediterranean Plant Diversity Profits From Wildfires

In summer, TV and newspapers often broadcast impressive views of wildfires in Mediterranean forests. These fires are commonly seen as threats to people, their homes, property. However, what if necessary sustain the health some forest plants? Might plants even need wildfires? Scientists studied this strange issue by examining types amounts plant species that exist after wildfires. The results were surprising. highest biodiversity flowering was found right a wildfire. older forest, more trees grow prevent smaller from surviving. Trees could growth through competition for resources, including light, water, nutrients. make it possible come up with solutions will allow forests maintain high levels while still protecting humans threat