#ClimateCryptids: Jersey Devil

Fires are actually an important part of many ecosystems' regeneration cycles, including the Pine Barrens. Properly managed prescribed fires can help these cycles by burning underbrush and letting new native plants sprout. Prescribed fires can also reduce wildfire risk by removing the build-up of tinder and fuel on the forest floor.

Expanded Alt Text: A red, devil-like creature hides behind a tree as a fire technician sets a prescribed burn line. The fire burns in a line with the smoke drifting away from the man and the beast. The text reads "Prescribed burning reduces the risk of wildfires and improves habitat for forest-dwelling species like the Jersey Devil."