Glaswell look at what Oregon has done to protect the forest over the last 40+ years Every year around hunting time the state closes several Forest service roads.   These roads stay closed and allowed to grow over How does this help with getting to fires and putting out while still small? How does this AID the removal of fuel? Oregon got rid of 24/7 manned towers and replaced with a helicopter to use once in a while to spot fires. How does the Helicopter once in a while help better than manned towers?  When did Nature learn to use Gasoline / Kerosine? When did Nature learn to use Chainsaws? When did Nature learn to use Fireworks?  Add it ALL up  Do you now see what is happening?