Educator Notes: 
This section emphasizes that although wildfires can be destructive, forest fires are vital to many ecosystems.

To expand your students understanding: 
1. Can you find a forest fire management program. 

Forest fires are a natural part of many forests and their cycle of care. The plants and animals living there have adapted to these fires. But it’s important to control these fires. This way, nature can benefit from them without them turning into dangerous wildfires.

Learn more about forest fires and how they can be controlled below!