Effect of forest fire on the chemical composition of the soil of Margalla Hills of Pakistan.

The current research was conducted to analyze the chemical properties of the soil of Margalla Hills of Pakistan affected by fire in comparison with un-burnt soil of the same area. Soil texture is affected by combustion but with the revival of nature plants, soil properties turn to pre-burn status. A study of fire affected soil revealed that soil properties were significantly improved on burnt soils than on the un-burnt site and the response was attributed changes in the host plant.