Pyrogeography

What region of Europe is Lithuania officially declared a part of?

• Eastern Europe

• Western Europe

• Southern Europe

• Northern Europe

• Central Europe

Where is the geographic center of Europe located?

• Germany

• Switzerland

• Poland

• Belarus

• Lithuania

How are peatlands formed?

• Accumulation of organic material under water

• Landscape disturbance i.e. Post forest fire

• Climate change and events

• Glacial retreat and expansion

• Human clearance

What forest region is Lithuania situated within?

• Hemi-boreal forest

• Boreal forests

• Temperate deciduous forest

• Mediterranean forest

• Prairie grasses

What are the main species of the hemi-boreal forest of Lithuania?

• Scots pine, Norway spruce, silver birch English oak, European aspen,

• maple, beech, birch, hemlock

• Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, aspen

• Eastern white pine, Atlantic white cedar, Jack pine

• Eucalyptus

What hemi-boreal tree species is most adapted to fire?

• Norway Spruce

• Small leaved lime

• Rowan

• English Oak

• Scots Pine

Which of these cultural factors influence fire history the most?

• Mardi gras

• Easter/spring equinox

• Warfare

• Agricultural land use

• Hooligans / arsonists