How Florida Firefighters Fight Wildfires with Fire
Clip: Season 38 Episode 11 | 2m 55sVideo has Closed Captions
Longleaf pine forests need fire to survive and rejuvenate, but the fire threatens humans.
Florida's longleaf pine forests need fire to survive and rejuvenate, but the much-needed wildfire threatens local human populations. To keep these forests alive and away from people, fire management specialists ignite controlled, man-made fires.
Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
How Florida Firefighters Fight Wildfires with Fire
Clip: Season 38 Episode 11 | 2m 55sVideo has Closed Captions
Florida's longleaf pine forests need fire to survive and rejuvenate, but the much-needed wildfire threatens local human populations. To keep these forests alive and away from people, fire management specialists ignite controlled, man-made fires.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...