disaster response

Wildfires are a natural part of many ecosystems and cause severe air pollution, loss of human life and damage/destruction to the built and natural environment. When fires burn more frequently and consume large areas, the plants that re-colonize burned areas may be less efficient at carbon uptake due to the years to return to maturity. The loss of tree canopy can lead to an increase in atmospheric CO2 levels, which contributes to global warming and climate change.