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afaik it helps guard against particularly devastating wildfires, too.

• mtnGoat 3y ago
  The best way to deal with fires is not to. The problems the west is facing are due to so much fire suppression for tire last century and a half left too much fuel near the ground, we are now learning to let them burn.
  • dagmx 3y ago
    This is somewhat simplistic. There are many methods to wild fire control, including prescribed burns. Yes, many forestry practices are antiquated and incorrect, but it’s not as simple as just letting fires burn. There’s a significant science to forestry and wildfire management. Fire suppression is as important as fire management and fire encouragement. They go hand in hand, and require a measured balance
  • atoav 3y ago
    Not to get too political here, but the problem is literally that we have "raked the forest" too much. If you don't know how this could be political, be prepared to make your day a whole lot dumber if you google it.