jakescia - 4/19/2014 10:46 But, what does it accomplish, as compared to just mowing, for example? One explanation: "Wildfires, although seemingly destructive, play an important role in plant ecosystems. In ecosystems where it occurs regularly, exposure to fire may initiate seed germination or enhance plant growth. Compounds released as plant tissue burns can break seed dormancy and stimulate germination." http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140228140134.htm | 
Nighttime pictures of burning setaside ground.
