Why are controlled burns used as a forest management strategy?
A. They kill only the oldest trees.
B. They prevent hotter, more destructive fires.
C. They kill only the young trees.
D. They prevent regrowth of the forest and increase competition.

Question

Why are controlled burns used as a forest management strategy?
	A.	They kill only the oldest trees.
	B.	They prevent hotter, more destructive fires.
	C.	They kill only the young trees.
	D.	They prevent regrowth of the forest and increase competition.

anonymous · Answer

Controlled burns prevent hotter, more destructive fires.