About six weeks ago the Mullica River Fire (see my June 21st post for more information) burned approximately 13,500 acres in a remote section of the Wharton State Fire. The cause of the fire was an illegal campfire. It was the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 15 years. I think it is very cool that new growth is stating to appear in the burn area. For more information see this great July 31st article by Steven Rodas on NJ Advance Media. I love seeing new growth in areas recently burned by wildfires. in the case of the NJ Pine Barrens this speaks to the fact that the forest is adapted to fire. If you scroll down to the bottom of Rodas' July 31st article you should see a link to photo gallery showing 27 photos featuring new growth in the Wharton State Forest. Finally, included in the article is a link to a YouTube video where NJ Forest Fire Service officials and other State officials discuss the new growth in the forest, and a discussion of possible changes in the New Jersey wildfire season due to climate change. I am embedding the video below, it is a two-minute video, please watch it. Thanks to the NJ Forest Fire Service for your great work containing and mopping up after this fire. No lives were lost and as far as I know, no one was injured
Direct link to video on YouTube from NJ Advance Media (NJ dot com)
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