Record #:

28769

Author(s):

Brotak, Dr. Ed

Abstract:

Wildfire plays an important role in North Carolina’s ecology. Fires remove plant litter and return nutrients to the soil stimulating new plant growth, expose food sources, and remove layers of forest litter so seeds can grow, increase light to the forest floor, maintain open grassy areas, and help create and maintain a diversity of forest structure and composition. Fire is an important part of nature’s cycle and one of nature’s ways of recycling. The relationship between fire and the environment in North Carolina is detailed.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 4, July/Aug 2017, p30-35 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fire ecology; Habitat (Ecology)

Record #:

3630

Author(s):

Sharpe, Terry

Abstract:

Before the 1970s, quail were abundant for Sandhills' hunters, but the population has rapidly declined since then. One possible answer is that the number of naturally occurring fires, which can revitalize wildlife habitats, have been controlled by man.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 62 Issue 2, Feb 1998, p9-12, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fire ecology; Quail shooting; Sandhills (Ga. and N.C.)--Description and travel