California needs to begin controlled burning of underbrush, etc. to prevent fire loads from building up. Native Americans practiced them and the ecosystems evolved under those conditions. Now it is estimated that upwards of several million acres would have to be burned in this manner every year on a regular basis to keep fueld from building up. There is a backlog of 20 million acres which needs addressing to prevent massive fires from starting.
California needs to begin controlled burning of underbrush, etc. to prevent fire loads from building up. Native Americans practiced them and the ecosystems evolved under those conditions. Now it is estimated that upwards of several million acres would have to be burned in this manner every year on a regular basis to keep fueld from building up. There is a backlog of 20 million acres which needs addressing to prevent massive fires from starting.