The effects of fire on ecosystems are complex, ranging from the reduction or elimination of aboveground biomass to impacts on belowground physical, chemical and microbial mediated processes and fine root. The effect of fire on soil is either beneficial or deleterious, which mainly depends on fire intensity. Severe fires can often cause changes in successional rates and soil hydrologic functions, degradation of soil physical properties, alter C:N ratios, and result in subsequent nutrient loss thro...