The Charcoal Forest: How Fire Helps Animals and Plants

After a fire, you might think a burned area is as barren and lifeliss as the moon. But take a closer look and you'll find that even before the last wisps of smoke have cleared, the newly burned forest is already teeming with life. Many plants and animals find fertile ground her to grow, eat, and have offspring; some species are dependent on fire and cannot thrive or reproduce without it. "The Charcoal Forest" explores the new habitat created by the fire. The book describes twenty species of animals and plants that contribute to the reclamation and renewal of the charcoal forest.