Plants & Food

How can some trees survive forest fires?

Because thick bark, hidden buds, or heat-loving seeds help some trees outlast fire. Fire feels dangerous, yet some forests have grown up alongside regular burns. Certain trees have thick, insulating bark protecting their living tissue, while others keep buds tucked safely under bark or underground, ready to regrow.

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