Multiple choice

Which of these is a technique used for renewing forests?

  1. Fire trail

  2. Fuel ladder

  3. Firebreak

  4. Controlled burning

  5. Biochar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Controlled or prescribed burning, also known as hazard reduction burning (HRB) or swailing, is a technique sometimes used in forest management, farming, prairie restoration or greenhouse gas abatement. Controlled burning stimulates the germination of some desirable forest trees, thus renewing the forest.

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