Zach's job is an unusual job, but a necessary one. It’s about starting (and managing) fires in the right places, at the right time of year, and under the right conditions. And it’s one of the reasons this North Carolina preserve is thriving. The plants in the Green Swamp are adapted to fire, which means they survive or even require fire in their life cycles. Many sprout back from their roots or bulbs, and some rely on conditions after a fire to thrive. There are several plants that have a closer connection to fire to complete their life cycle. Pond pinecones burst and release seeds only after exposure to high temperatures experienced during fires, and wiregrass flowers vigorously after a growing season fire. Animals also have adaptations to fire, and much like some plants, certain animals, such as Bachman sparrows, gopher frogs and woodpeckers, require post-fire habitat conditions.
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