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Controlled burning is the intentional introduction of light fires into forest regions. What is the main benefit of controlled burning for human populations?

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Answer: Pests and disease

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Prescribed fire can directly reduce damaging insect and disease organisms that impact many ecosystems. Burning can also increases the resilience of forests to insect pests and diseases by reducing competing vegetation and enhancing the growth and defense of mature trees.

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