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Researcher confronts ‘tough truths’ about learning to live with wildfire

September 14, 2017 /

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While answering questions from the crowd, Hessburg said that mitigation measures are not one-size-fits-all, noting "there is solid evidence" supporting thinning and burning, and prescribed burning if implemented correctly. When asked after the talk to clarify the comments, Hessburg said that logging alone, without additional slash or broadcast burning, is not supported by research as effective and can exacerbate wildfire if woody debris is left on the ground.

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