Most forest fires and wildfires are naturalThey clear away debrisold brushand dying trees, leaving heartier trees better able to growIn fact, some trees only produce seeds when heated by fire. If a wildfire removes thick shrubs and undergrowththe water supply increases, which helps other plants and local animalsFire may also kill predatory insects or pests that live on and damage otherwise
healthy trees.
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Main Idea: Forest fires and wildfires have natural benefits such as clearing debris and promoting the growth of heartier trees through seed production.
Supporting Detail 1: Forest fires clear away debris, old brush, and dying trees, leaving heartier trees better able to grow.
Supporting Detail 2: Some trees only produce seeds when heated by fire.
Main Idea: Forest fires and wildfires have natural benefits for the ecosystem, such as clearing debris and improving water supply, while also eliminating pests and promoting the growth of certain tree species.
Supporting Detail: Forest fires clear away debris, old brush, and dying trees, leaving heartier trees better able to grow.
Supporting Detail: Some trees only produce seeds when heated by fire.
Main idea: Forest fires and wildfires are natural occurrences that have beneficial effects on forests and wildlife.
Supporting detail: Forest fires clear away debris, old brush, and dying trees, allowing heartier trees to grow and facilitating seed production in some trees. Additionally, wildfires can remove thick shrubs and undergrowth, increasing the water supply and benefiting other plants and local animals.