What is one purpose of controlled burns? (1 point)

Question

Responses

to remove smaller and younger trees
to remove smaller and younger trees - incorrect

to clear land for grazing and growing food
to clear land for grazing and growing food - no response given

to create an area for larger wildfires to occur
to create an area for larger wildfires to occur - no response given

to stop new forest growth from occurring

Answer 1

One purpose of controlled burns is to clear land for grazing and growing food. Controlled burns are often used in land management to reduce excess vegetation, manage landscapes, and prevent more severe wildfires in the future.