Intro to Redwood National Park
What state is Redwood National Park located in?
California
What are natural fires caused by?
Lightning strikes
What is the mascot used by the NPS that says "Only you can prevent wildfires" ?
Smokey Bear (Or Smokey THE Bear)
What ecosystem is Redwood National Park categorized as?
Temperate rainforest
Why do fires happen more often in the summer?
Dry conditions/drought
When did Redwood National Park start allowing controlled burns?
1980
How much of the old-growth forest was damaged when Redwood National Park was established?
90%
Why did cultural fires stop at Redwood National Park?
Native peoples were removed from their land
What does Redwood National Park call their controlled burns?
Prescribed fires
What year was Redwood National Park established?
1968
What policy did the US Forest Service instill in 1935 regarding fires?
The 10 am Policy
What is the other tree in Redwood forests that is highly flammable?
Douglas fir
How many people visited the park on average in 2021?
750,000
Why are cultural fires important? Name 2 reasons
Managing plant species
Clearing brush
Recycling nutrients
Encouraging new plant growth
Opening areas for more sunlight
Why are controlled burns important? Name 2 reasons.
Eliminating invasive plant species
Promoting hardwood regeneration in trees
Reducing fire-starting material (dead leaves)
Reducing invading Douglas fir trees
Restoring land for native plant species to grow