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Furthermore, pine trees retain their needles throughout winter, making them susceptible to "crown fires" - wildfires that spread by igniting the dense canopy of branches and leaves.

It also helped to prevent intense crown fires.

When high-severity crown fires occurred, new habitats emerged, contributing to the whole spectrum of wildlife.

They compete for water and their low branches allow fire to climb into the canopy of taller trees, fueling devastating crown fires.

A history of logging and fire-suppression policies has also resulted in stands of unnaturally young, dense timber that is more susceptible to fast-moving crown fires, according to experts.