Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky."
- Kahlil Gibran
(Several years ago an almost 200 hectare wildfire came close to completely destroying this area - and the trees you see in the photo are mostly badly charred but did survive - thanks to courageous firefighters the homes and recreational sites in the park were spared)
The biggest impact comes after a wildfire has moved through an area. Wildlife can perish as a result of habitat loss with food sources and nesting sites burned in the fire. The devastating flames destroy the food, water, and shelter wildlife need to survive – an impact that can last for years. The burned landscape left after a wildfire often results in a new type of habitat, replacing forests with shrubs and grass.
Species who rely on old growth forests for their diet and shelter will suffer the most.
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