As a company whose origins came from working on forest fuel reduction programs, educating myself on this topic has always been a priority. The following articles do a good job at explaining why prescribed fires and mechanical treatments help with wildfire prevention.

As I watch the deadly fires in California, I begin to wonder what else is there to do in order to prevent these tragedies.   

Check out the following articles that talk about forest fuels reduction programs and possible solutions for wildfires. 

• https://www.nwpb.org/2018/07/31/forest-service-chief-talks-need-for-new-fire-management-fuel-treatments/
• https://www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/files/usfs-fy18-budget-justification.pdf
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5393869.pdf