Fig. 5.

Out of 68 studies, 63 (93%) reported the reason for IFS. IFS was reported for more than one purpose in over half of the studies. Note that landscape clearing refers to clearing, cleaning, and reducing fire risk. Fertilization refers to soil fertility, biochar, and terra preta. Agriculture refers to raising and/or managing livestock and cultivation. Modifying resource refers to increasing or decreasing the abundance of specific plant and animal species. Hunting refers to using fire to increase forage for prey, easing hunting effort, or driving prey for hunting. If the reason for IFS was not reported, it was documented as (NR).