The Meadow Complex

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The Meadow Complex Wildland Fire Use
Event Yosemite National Park Fire
Progression July 10-22, 2004
July 17
July 11
July 11
July 17
July 11


July 20
July 14
July 24

Natural Fire Restores Ecosystems The goal of the
wildland fire use program is to allow natural
ignitions to restore fire as an ecological
process and natural agent of change. Fire will
be used to reduce the density of native plant
communities, restore age-class mosaics and reduce
flammability. The effects from fire help to
release and recycle nutrients essential for
growth and reproduction of many plant species.
Land managers must also balance the use of fire
for resource benefits with fire suppression to
protect life and property. Many naturally
ignited wildland fires are now being managed for
the benefit of the natural resources.