It's also a wrong opinion that doesn't understand chaparral ecology. I live in Ventura County, and there's no canopy to speak of. And wildfire here occurs at 2

It's also a wrong opinion that doesn't understand chaparral ecology. I live in Ventura County, and there's no canopy to speak of. And wildfire here occurs at 2 to 3 times the natural rate. Given all of the anthropogenic ignition sources that occur in dry downslope wind conditions, full fire suppression is the only sane option.