Thank you! I was hoping someone would help explain the more rational interpretation of what was said. I was looking to see what these 97% experts had to say but I don't see where it it is in this post, (besides the title). Just based on my own humble experience with "wooded areas" here in the south. WE would START "controlled" fires to do exactly what you just said. Was always told it was a good thing to do. I would not imagine the environmentalist in Cali would be cool with that though.