Many parks and wildlife refuge areas use prescribed burning to prevent large fires and pollution. These burns usually take place during the daytime when there is little wind and no rain. Fire crews are trained to control the burn and assure that the fumes are directed away from homes and public areas. Although a fire may sound bad, this could be one of the few positive impacts humans have on the environment. Without controlled burning, many areas would be at a much greater risk of wildfires and air pollution. At Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia, a controlled burn left the bottoms of trees blackened and undergrowth is starting to reappear.
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Alexis Gerard gave props (12 Mar 2008):
Very good image - great composition, great tones, perfect for the category
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Portia Söderberg gave props (13 Mar 2008):
Very nice textures and lighting! Love it!
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Portia Söderberg said (13 Mar 2008):
p.s. Got my vote!
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Christie [im]Patient said (14 Mar 2008):
excellent capture for the theme
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