Fires need:
There are three things that fires need in order to start and if you remove just one a fire can be prevented. Fire Behavior in the Mountains: Once a fire starts a wildfire needs a balanced combination of Fuel, weather and topography for the wildfire to continue. Wildfires spread more quickly when hot dry and windy conditions are present Human Impacts More than half of all Canadian wildfires are caused by people. Some things that humans do on the edge of town that could create a wildfire may include: - campfires - fireworks - train sparks - OHV use/ equipment use - powerline failures - arson - discarded cigarettes - train sparks - ag. burning. |
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ON YOUR ADVENTURES, PLEASE SHARE PHOTOS OF THE HUMAN IMPACTS YOU FIND IN THE CROWSNEST PASS THAT COULD BE A PART OF STARTING A WILDFIRE.
DID YOU EXPLORE THE CHANGE IN THE FOREST AFTER THE 2003 LOST CREEK FIRE?
DID YOU EXPLORE THE CHANGE IN THE FOREST AFTER THE 2003 LOST CREEK FIRE?
If you come across any invasive species you are concerned about, please report them. Every citizen out walking will come across new things and sharing potential invasive species locations will help to ensure they are documented for their removal.
EDDMaps can be downloaded on your phone or go click on the button to go report directly on their page.
EDDMaps can be downloaded on your phone or go click on the button to go report directly on their page.
TIME FOR A SCAVENGER HUNT!
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of plants and forest life moving on after the fire.
Graphics from Canadawildfire.org
Click on the red plus sign to add your photo
of plants and forest life moving on after the fire.
Graphics from Canadawildfire.org