Wildfire Collection (#3)

JAMES HENRY HACKETT (1800-1871). American actor. Hackett in the role of Nimrod Wild-fire. Lithograph by Edward Clay, c1840

A West Virginia hardwood forest with the late afternoon light piercing through the trees. Oaks, hickory, paw paws and other trees dominate the landscape

Prescribed fire in south Florida is responsible for fuel reduction and wildlife habitat management. Also can prevent catastrofic fires that destroy property

Typical slash pine (Pinus elliottii) habitat of SW Florida. Low density pine cover over grasses and palmetto understory. Best managed with fire

Forest fire in south Florida. Fire can recycle undergrowth and maintian natural habitats

Near Glennword Springs, CO, the sight of the 1994 Storm King Mountain wildfire that killed 13 firefighters. Green scrub oak, and dead trees fill the landscape. Photo taken in 2004

Savannah Fire Rupununi GUYANA South America
Savannah Fire Rupununi, Guyana

Savannah Fire Kanuku Mountains Rupununi GUYANA South America
Savannah Fire Kanuku Mountains Rupununi, Guyana

The fragrant alligator lily, Hymenocallis palmeri, is a perennial flower found in open wetlands and prairies in central and south Florida

Simpsons Zephyrlily, Zephyranthes simpsonii, of the Amaryllis family, is unique
Simpsons Zephyrlily, Zephyranthes simpsonii, of the Amaryllis family, found in wet flatwoods and meadows from North Carolina to southern Florida

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Fire - Heathfire Date:

Picture No. 10854430
Fire - burning heathland Date:

Picture No. 10854429
Heathland fire - May 1984 Date:

Bush fire, Kenya C018 / 9254
Bush fire, Kenya

Smog from wildfires, Tomsk C015 / 5889
Smog. View of the city of Tomsk, Russia, through a heavy smog caused by local wild fires. Photographed in July 2012

Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire JLR 44 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-44 Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australi Eucylyptus sp

Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire JLR 39 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-39 Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Eucylyptus sp

Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire JLR 38 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-38 Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Eucylyptus sp

Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire JLR 34 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-34 Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Eucylyptus sp

After-effects of major forest fire in Mesa Verde National Park. Burnt pines etc. at sunset. Colorado, USA
ROG-12848 After-effects of major forest fire in Mesa Verde National Park Burnt pines etc. at sunset. Colorado, USA Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Flora regeneration - 7 weeks after after fire - Xanthorroea rasinosa leaves about 30 cms tall - no growth on Eucalypts
JPF-9551 Regeneration after fire Royal National Park - NSW - Australia Flora regeneration - 7 weeks after after fire - Xanthorroea rasinosa leaves about 30 cms tall - no growth on Eucalypts - nor

Fire - bush fire on Flores Island - Indonesia
WAT-14770 Fire - bush fire on Flores Island Indonesia M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Burnt out Buckwong Hut JLR 47 Bush fire aftermath Near Mont Murphy - Alpine National Park
JLR-47 Burnt out Buckwong Hut - bush fire aftermath Near Mont Murphy - Alpine National Park, North East Victoria Australia Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Snow Gum after bush fire JLR 43 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-43 Snow Gum after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Eucylyptus sp. Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire JLR 42 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-42 Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Eucylyptus sp

Forest Fire - controlled burn June 2009 with fire setting helicopter Saskatchewan Valley Banff National Park Alberta
COS-2893 Forest Fire - controlled burn June 2009 with fire setting helicopter Saskatchewan Valley, Banff National Park, Alberta

Great Alpine Road near Omeo JLR 22 Bush fire aftermath North East Victoria
JLR-22 Great Alpine Road near Omeo - Bush fire aftermath North East Victoria, Australia Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Forest Fire - controlled burn June 2009 Saskatchewan Valley Banff National Park Alberta, Canada LA003946
COS-2892 Forest Fire - controlled burn June 2009 Saskatchewan Valley, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire JLR 33 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-33 Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Eucylyptus sp

Burnt Eucalyptus Trees JLR 4 Dargo high plains - Alpine National Park, North East Victoria Australia © Jean-Marc
JLR-4 Burnt Eucalyptus Trees Dargo high plains - Alpine National Park, North East Victoria Australia Eucylyptus sp. Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Detail of bark on Gum tree after bush fire JLR 48 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-48 Detail of bark on Gum tree after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Eucylyptus sp

Burnt Eucalyptus Tree JLR 2 Dargo high plains - Alpine National Park, North East Victoria Australia © Jean-Marc
JLR-2 Burnt Eucalyptus Tree Dargo high plains - Alpine National Park, North East Victoria Australia Eucylyptus sp. Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Snow Gum Tree JLR 6 Bush fire aftermath Dargo high plains, Alpine National Park, North East Victoria
JLR-6 Snow Gum Tree - Bush fire aftermath Dargo high plains, Alpine National Park, North East Victoria, Australia Eucylyptus sp

Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire JLR 45 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-45 Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australi Eucylyptus sp

Snow Gum Tree JLR 5 Bush fire aftermath - Dargo high plains, Alpine National Park, North East Victoria
JLR-5 Snow Gum Tree - Bush fire aftermath Dargo high plains, Alpine National Park, North East Victoria, Australia Eucylyptus sp

Snow Gums after bushfire JLR 36 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-36 Snow Gums after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Eucylyptus sp. Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Burnt forest JLR 21 Bush fire aftermath Between Omeo and Mitta Mitta, North East Victoria
JLR-21 Burnt forest - Bush fire aftermath Between Omeo and Mitta Mitta, North East Victoria, Australi Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Alpine National Park JLR 56 Near Falls Creek, North East Victoria, Australia © Jean-Marc La-Roque / ardea. com
JLR-56 Alpine National Park Near Falls Creek, North East Victoria, Australia Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Regrow of ferns after bush fire JLR 35 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-35 Regrow of ferns after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire JLR 41 Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria
JLR-41 Regrow on Gum trees after bush fire Davies plain - Alpine National Park North East Victoria. Australia Eucylyptus sp

Burnt out Buckwong Hut JLR 46 Bush fire aftermath Near Mont Murphy - Alpine National Park
JLR-46 Burnt out Buckwong Hut - Bush fire aftermath Near Mont Murphy - Alpine National Park, North East Victoria Australia Jean-marc La Roque contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Lodgepole Pines with Bear Grass, 5 years after fire. Three-fingered Jack, Cascades, Oregon
ROG-12978 Lodgepole Pines with Bear Grass, 5 years after fire. Three-fingered Jack, Cascades, Oregon, USA Pinus contorta Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Regeneration seven weeks after bushfire Grasstree leaves about 30 cm tall
JPF-14288 Regeneration seven weeks after bushfire Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia Xanthorrhoea rasinosa Grasstree leaves about 30 cm tall

Flora regeneration seven weeks after fire Leaves of Xanthorroea rasinosa about 30cms tall
JPF-14025 Flora regeneration seven weeks after fire Leaves of Xanthorroea rasinosa about 30cms tall. Royal National Park, New South Wales

Grass Fire Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
WAT-1529 GRASS FIRE - SOUTH AFRICA Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa. M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mountain scenery - windswept and by wildfires damaged snow gums and mountain ranges around Mt
SAS-1499 Mountain Ranges around Mt. Hotham Alpine Resort - with windswept snow gums damaged by wildfires Alpine National Park, Victoria

Wildfire in the bush - the flames of a raging bushfire burn up dried grass and gum trees
SAS-1147 Wildfire in the bush - the flames of a raging bushfire burn up dried grass and gum trees. Black smoke darkens the sky and casts a depressing atmosphere over the land Northern Territory

after the fire - forest in Far North of the Northern Territory after a wildfire
SAS-1123 Bushfire - forest in Far North of the Northern Territory after a wildfire. Though trees and soil are still blackened, new sprouts of green are already visible Northern Territory

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"Wildfire: A Fiery Tale of Destruction and Resilience" In 1866, George Scott Winslow witnessed the devastating power firsthand. Inspired by this harrowing experience, renowned sculptor Edmonia Lewis created a masterpiece that captured the raw intensity and destructive force of these natural disasters. Fast forward to present times, where Australia has been grappling with its own battle against bushfires. The recent outbreaks in Victoria and New South Wales have left communities shattered, homes destroyed, and lives lost. The images of scorched landscapes serve as a stark reminder of nature's wrath. Amidst the chaos, there is hope. The Sydney Opera House stands tall as a symbol of unity and support for those affected by the bushfires. It serves as a beacon of strength in troubled times, rallying people together to provide aid and assistance to their fellow Australians. The resilience shown by communities in New South Wales is awe-inspiring. Despite facing repeated onslaughts from wildfires, they refuse to be defeated. Mount Slide in Kinglake National Park stands witness to their determination - scarred but standing strong amidst the ashes. However, it is crucial not to overlook the importance of prevention measures such as the Bushfires Act. This legislation plays an essential role in safeguarding lives and properties from future infernos by promoting responsible practices when dealing with fire hazards. As we reflect on these events surrounding "wildfire, " let us remember both its destructive power and our collective ability to rise above adversity. Together we can rebuild what was lost while working towards creating a safer future for all Australians impacted by these relentless blazes.