Reply #14: Fire is good for the forests.

[pfitz59]

Kills dying and diseased trees. Burns dead trees, thus releasing nutrients to the soil. Burns understory and deadwood sparking new growth which is good for plants and animals, as well opening canopy for sunlight penetration. Firefighting funds and efforts should be reserved for protecting towns and public buildings. If private landowners fail to build properly in fire prone ares, tough shit! (Firebreak, fireproof roof -no cedar shingles-, sealed eaves, shutters, etc....) Forest fires are good for the forest!