Sage Whiz Quiz | How Are Weeds Linked To Wildfire?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of how invasive annual grasses are linked to wildfires in the West!
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The Soda Fire burned nearly 280,000 acres of sagebrush country in Idaho and Oregon. Photo: BLM Idaho
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Fun Facts
1. Weeds like cheatgrass and medusahead-rye are called “invasive annual grasses.”
2. These non-native grasses dry out much earlier than native vegetation and ignite more easily, leading to hotter, more frequent wildfires that spread rapidly.
3. After wildfires, weeds can more easily take over the landscape, creating a vicious cycle that disrupts water and soil cycles, degrades wildlife habitat, and reduces forage for livestock.
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