- Role
- Finalist
- Region
- Fraser Valley
- Pronouns
- she/her/hers
Abigail Trites
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Project
The Effects of Forest Fire on Plants & Soil
Project #7217
Our project explored how different fire intensities affect plant growth and soil health. We used 16 pots of cat grass in four different test groups. One was a control and the other three had increasing amounts of ash to represent low, moderate, and high intensity fires. We tested soil pH and nutrients such as potash, nitrogen, and phosphorus before and after the plants grew. We found that more ash led to less plant growth, higher soil pH, and lower nutrient levels. This shows that fire-damaged soil is less healthy for plant life. This project is important because it helps us understand how wildfires affect forests and soil. Our results can help support better forest care and show why protecting soil after fires matters.
- Challenge
- Environment and Climate Change
- Category
- Intermediate
- Type
- Discovery
- Project Partner
- Yes