5. Emissions from Prescribed Burning of Savannas

Savannas, refering to tropical and subtropical vegetation formations with continuous grass interrupted by trees and shrubs, are often intentionally burned during the dry season in many countries primarily for agricultural purposes such as ridding the grassland of weeds and pests, promoting nutrient cycling, and encouraging the growth of new grasses for animal grazing.  It is also reasonable to assume that the net CO₂ emissions released to the atmosphere is essential zero, because the vegetation typically regrows between burning cycles.