250131-Ushimaru-Burning-Burning (IMAGE)

Kobe University

250131-Ushimaru-Burning-Burning

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It has been unclear which soils are better candidates for being managed by prescribed burning in terms of allowing a high diversity of endangered plants or plant species in general. To settle this question, a Kobe University team led by master’s student ASADA Airi from the group of ecologist USHIMARI Atushi turned to Mount Fuji, where grasslands covering different soil types are kept by prescribed burning once a year in April.

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ASADA Airi

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