[old school]

Preserving the natural state of the forests, by preventing logging, is a two-edged sword. True, the forest won't be subjected to depredation by loggers; instead, they'll burn to the ground because the dead and dying trees have been allowed to remain on the forest floor, piling-up like tinder! They won't even put-out lightning fires, because that's the "natural order" of things! Been to Yosemite lately?

[upcountryhorseman]

The factor of human habitation must be considered in this
equation. If insurance companies would raise their rates
in high risk areas, this could control construction in these
areas.