A number of invasive plants thrive in forested and grassland areas disturbed by fire, floods, erosion, wind, insects, or diseases, so increases in disturbed areas associated with climate variability and altered land-use could assist in the spread of this group of invasive plants. Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), one of the most invasive species in the western shrublands and woodlands of the U.S., has been common on severely burned areas. Recent studies suggest that increased wildfire activity in the western …
Experts: Start with the Home and Work Out to Protect Against Wildfires
Embers are the leading cause of home loss during wildfire. Embers are burning pieces of vegetation or construction materials that can be lofted high into the air, carried by wind, or transported by fire whirls.
Released July 10, 2013
Experts from eXtension.org advise homeowners to create defenses against wildfires by starting with the house and then working out from the structure. Homeowners don’t need to be overwhelmed, but the wildfire that killed 19 Arizona firefighters and destroyed more than 100 …