Although many grassland and scrub species can withstand it, high frequency fires – i.e. one area burning more often than once every three or four years – is likely to shift the vegetation towards fire-tolerant and fire-resistant species. Frequent fires seem to have reduced the plant biomass across the grasslands which may have caused a loss of soil, leading to more exposed rock and faster water runoff.

Put trees under the tree this Christmas
Your employees don’t need yet another heated blanket in the Secret Santa this year. Why not gift them something that gives an even warmer glow – and is much better for the planet?