How Do Fires Protect Nature?: A Book About Fire Ecology

Fires are often seen only as destructive, but many ecosystems actually need periodic burns to thrive. Using clear language, vivid photos, and child-friendly diagrams, Dinyar Minocher explains how natural and carefully managed fires clear dead brush, return nutrients to the soil, trigger seed release, and create rich habitats for plants and animals. The book also introduces the science of fire behavior, the role of Indigenous fire stewardship, and safety tips for preventing harmful wildfires, helping readers see flames as both friend and foe in nature’s balance.