Key Highlights
- The U. S. has suppressed wildfires since 1935, aiming to extinguish them by the next morning.
- This suppression has disrupted natural fire cycles, leading to denser forests.
- Dense forests are now more vulnerable to megafires and drought.
- There is a growing recognition of the importance of fire in ecosystem maintenance.
- Insights from scientists and Indigenous communities are influencing new fire management strategies.
