Prescribed burns would be used in forests _____________.
A) that have heavy recreational use to warn people about the dangers of fires
B) where there high densities of endangered species, such as tropical rain forests
C) to convert primary forests into secondary forests
D) plagued with insects as a cheaper alternative to pesticides
E) that are subject to severe wild fires to remove fuel load and stimulate new growth

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Prescribed burns are typically used in forests that are subject to severe wild fires in order to remove the fuel load (dry and dead vegetation) and stimulate new growth. This can prevent more dangerous and damaging wildfires from occurring in the future.

Prescribed Burns Would Be Used in Forests _____________