8—The Role of Wildfires and the Long Term View
Initially, the mass destruction of the 1988 fires at Yellowstone left people with gaping mouths and glazed-over, zombie-like expressions, at the scene that lay before them. Nearly half of one of the country's most revered national treasures, burned to the ground. In the decade plus since then, surprises have emerged and much has been learned about the benefits of wildfire. Be sure to check out the Yellowstone link!

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