The fire-return interval for the forests of the Pacific Northwest is higher than the fire-return interval for grasslands of the Great Plains.

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The wetter climate in the Pacific Northwest creates a slower accumulation of fuel, leading to longer fire-return intervals. Grasslands in the Great Plains, on the other hand, have a drier climate with more frequent fires.

The Fire-Return Interval for the Forests of the Pacific Northwest