Lie. Environmentalists favor controlled burns as a means to reduce fuels.
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They muchprefer that to clear-cut logging. I was on a campout this month withthe Sequoia Task Force and they advocate the use of controlled burnsas is done by the national park service.
It is the nervous nellie property owners that get their underwear in a bunch when someone suggest deliberately lighting firesd near their homes. While there is an understandable fear that the burn could get out of control by the property owners, most officials don't take the time to educate.
Another lie.
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Ifa fire is in a wilderness area that poses no threat to people orproperty, environmentalists favor letting it burn naturally.