7. What harms forests, what helps, and what to do about a fire

What this is made of

• 7(a). Consequences to forests from FIVE of ten named elements
• 7(b). Explain what can be done to reduce those same consequences
• 7(c). What to do if you find a forest fire, and who controls it

Where this step comes from

1. Forestry Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-27), Requirement 7