About two months ago a camper induced wildfire incinerated this field and few islands of saw palmetto, cabbage palm and florida palm. The campers got out safely, thank God, and the fire department made quick work of subduing the flames before the surrounding homes were damaged. Eye witnesses say the flames were as tall as the trees around the field. I remember the east wind was strong that day which explained why the damage to the west of the fire pit was about forty acres, and to the east it was about...10 feet. There were a few tracks of deer, wild hog, and rabbits that I noticed that had been escaping impending death, and a few deer tracks going back in a day later when the ground had cooled off. I took this picture to illustrate the before and after effect of a wildfire, and for a little bit of trivia to effect awareness and understanding of creation, nature, mother earth, however you see it...Which side of the rut/trail was the fire, on the greener side or the grayer side and why? Post your answer below. First person who answers correctly will get a free medium print of any one of my photos on this site...winner's choice, I pay shipping. Good luck. (this contest has no deadline)
The green side is the burnt side. Here in Alaska we consider fire an important part of the ecosystem. We control it to protect life and property, but we know that for some forms of life it is beneficial. It is a fresh start.
ReplyDeleteDoug Havard
Palmer, Alaska
You are absolutely correct the fire was on the greener side! Congrats! Email me and we will work out the details of your prize.
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