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BYU: Research shows mega wildfires can actually be a good thing
The entire state of Utah remains under some level of drought designation — part of a decades-long megadrought affecting the Western United States. Hotter, dryer weather along with decades of fuel buildup from fire suppression have led to more megafires. Wildfires can be alarming and destructive; however, new Brigham Young University research finds preventing fires can potentially be worse. “The Smokey the Bear fire suppression campaign has actually been problematic,” said Sam St. Clair, a BYU plant and wildlife professor. “We should be encouraging more fires in forests that are ...
