Roots in Fire
CWSF · 2026 Environment & Climate Change
Overview
My community in Northern Manitoba has been threatened by close wildfires making me wonder how forest fires affect soil and plant growth. I collected soil samples from three fire areas north of my house and not burnt soil samples from just outside the burnt areas to compare soil composition. After testing the soil samples from each area, I observed bean plants grow in each soil sample for 8 weeks. The plants in the Norris Lake burnt area grew the tallest. This forest fire happened 17 years ago, and I think it grew better than other burnt areas because the soil has had a longer time to recover and release nutrients back into the soil. It is important to study plant growth in forest fire areas as the occurrence of fires becomes more frequent. Plant growth is vital in supporting wildlife which in turn supports sustainable cultural practices in my community.
Awards (1)
- Selected for CWSF 2026
Competition history
- CWSF 2026
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