The Mountain Pine Bark beetle
what is MPBB?
MPBB is The Mountain Pine Bark Beetle
What is more dangerous? A fire starting at the top or bottom of a slope.
Bottom
What is one simple way people can prevent wildfires from happening when camping?
Make sure campfires are completely out before leaving.
How do wildfires affect the air?
They create smoke that makes it hard to breathe.
What do the MPBB target?
They target Pine trees in RMNP.
What makes it easier for a fire to spread?
Dried materials
Why is it important to properly put out cigarettes?
Even a small spark can cause a fire.
How can wildfires affect water?
They can cause ash and dirt into rivers and lakes, harming sea animals.
What attracts the MPBB?
Trees that are weak and have been damaged by fire
What are the three main things a fire needs to burn?
Oxygen, heat, and fuel.
Why do firefighters do controlled burns?
To get rid of dry plants that can start bigger fires.
How can wildfires sometimes be helpful?
The can help plants grow by clearing out dead trees.
What is Blue Stain Fungus?
A type of fungus carried by the MPBB that contributes to the tree’s death.
What are the different types of fires?
Ground Fire, Surface Fire, Crown Fire
How can people protect their homes from wildfires?
By clearing dry plants and trees around their house and rain gutters.
How do wildfires affect nearby towns and cities?
They can cause road closures, power outages, and poor air quality.
What species of trees are at risk in RMNP?
The Ponderosa pine, Lodgepole pine, and the Limber pine
What terrain makes it extremely difficult to fight fires?
Remote, steep, and inaccessible terrains.
What is a fire ban?
A rule that stops people from making fires when the risk is high.
What happens to the soil after a wildfire?
It can lose its nutrients and become weaker, making it harder for for plants to grow.