Meaning of Bush Burning

What is Bush Burning?

Bush burning is the act of setting forests, weeds, and grasses on fire. Fire destroys the ground cover which protects soil, organic matterOrganic matter is anything that contains carbon compounds that were formed by living organisms. It covers a wide range of things like lawn clippings, leaves, stems, branches, moss, algae, lichens any... More, and soil-living microorganismsMicrobes are organisms that are too small to be seen without using a microscope. They include organisms like bacteria, archaea, and single-cell eukaryotes (organisms whose cells have a nucleus e.g. amoeba... More that help to improve soil structure.  This exposes the land to the effect of wind, water erosion and ultraviolet radiation.