At around 0:20 on April 19, the United News Network of Sukhbaatar Province in Mongolia released news that a grassland fire occurred in Darigangga County, Sukhbaatar Province on the 18th, and The fire has spread to China. The local fire department immediately started fire-fighting work. At present, the fire in Inner Mongolia has been extinguished, and our firefighters have also gradually evacuated the area. It is said in ancient poems that wildfires cannot be burned out, but spring breezes blow again. This is to praise the tenacious vitality of grass, but the fire devouring the grassland actually left a lot of damage to the grassland. Although the ash produced after fire can provide nutrients for new grass, when a large amount of grass is burned, it will destroy the ecological environment of the grassland. Especially before the grass turns green, it will have a negative impact on livestock grazing. Next, let’s talk specifically about the impact of grassland fires.
First, destroy the grassland structure. It is important to know that once a fire occurs, it will cause the growth and decline of the grassland burned by the fire, reduce the density of the grassland itself, and destroy the grassland structure. In addition, the burning of grassland will cause the grassland to be exposed, losing the role of grassland in conserving water sources and retaining soil and water. It will cause natural phenomena such as waterlogging, drought, and sandstorms.
Second, it produces a lot of smoke when burning. When grass is burned, it produces large amounts of smoke that pollutes the air, and the smoke can cause rare animals to move from their homes. In addition, new grass does not grow so quickly after the grassland is covered, so many herbivores lose food. Moreover, local herdsmen no longer have the means to graze their livestock locally. They must go to other places to obtain fresh fodder or to graze elsewhere, which will increase the cost of animal husbandry.
Third, grassland fires can even endanger surrounding villages and towns. Fires on the grassland may be driven by wind and fire and spread to villages and towns near the grassland, endangering the lives and property safety of herdsmen. Or burn down various production equipment and buildings of herdsmen. Furthermore, fighting grassland fires also requires a lot of manpower, material and financial resources.
Fourth, grassland fires will displace many people. Many herdsmen make the grasslands their home, where they build their own residences and tame their livestock. Once a grassland fire occurs, their lives may be endangered. People are often displaced when fires occur, or wives and children are separated. If their home is burned down and their cattle and sheep are separated, it will be a disaster for the family. From the above understanding of the dangers of grassland fires, we can better understand the importance of protecting grasslands. In particular, do not throw away items with fire sources at will, because the weather on the grassland is relatively dry and can easily cause fires. If a fire occurs, call the police in time. Because once the fire is not controlled, it is likely to cause extensive damage.