20 POINTSS Write an argument for or against the idea of using controlled fires to protect wild areas. (Pre-writing)

we should not throw fire producing things in the forest

Using controlled fires does not help the environment though the trees grow back animals will loose their habitat for up to a year. when this happens animals will get hunted their food source will be scarce, and animal will become extinct The estimated number of prescribed burns is 4,000 to 5,000 per year. ... The report does not say how destructive the escaped fires were, only how many there were. The report admits that prescribed burns have elements of risk and uncertainty Slash and burn fires are set every day to destroy large sections of forests. Of course, these forests don't just remove trees; they kill and displace wildlife, alter water cycles and soil fertility, and endanger the lives and livelihoods of local communities. They also can rage out of control.Wildfires release harmful pollutants including particulate matter and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and non-methane organic compounds into the atmosphere. Wildfires can cause displacement, stress and anguish to people who have to flee them, beyond those who suffer direct impacts.

Wildfires can have immediate and long term effects on the quality of rivers, lakes, and streams. The most noticeable impact of wildfires is stormwater runoff. After the loss of vegetation, the ground's soil becomes hydrophobic and prevents the absorption of water

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