2016 Research Brief
Description
In the early 20th century, there was an intense controversy over systematic “light burning, the practice of using cool fire as a management tool (similar to what we call prescribed fires today). These practices for fire control were highly debated before fire suppression policies overwhelmingly prevailed.
An article from an USFS California Chief in 1928 defended fire suppression policies of the time.
Contact
For more information, contact: jon_keeley@usgs.gov, evanmantgem@usgs.gov, hughsafford@fs.fed.us
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Additional Information
Show, S. B. 1928. The “light burning” menace to California forests. West Coast Lumberman (55): 50.