Although a large amount of vegetation was destroyed, it must be remembered that the Pine Barrens is a fire-climax community, and without fires, pine barrens would eventually cease to exist. It is important, however, for unauthorized individuals not to ignite fires in the woodlands, because, as was the case this summer, they can rage out of control and threaten lives and property. Since the Rocky Point and Sunrise fires, life has begun to return to the burned areas. Following are some pictures of fauna and flora seen in the Weshampton burn area since the fires were extinguished.
Leaves are still green, although it is mid-winter.
Snow was removed from the specimen for this photograph, and put back into place afterwards.