2. Characteristics of a wildfire
Extensive size
Speed at which it can spread
Potential to change direction unexpectedly
Ability to jump gaps
3. August 17-October 25
257,314 acres of Stanislaus
National Forest burned
Fuel for fire: Brush, Oaks, and Pine, conifer
4. Environmental Impacts
Negative
Complete or partial devastation of the plant life
Killing or driving away of all or most of the animals
Positive
Helpful to the seeding or sprouting of certain plantssome trees only release seeds during a fire
Maintenance of certain plant interactions