[Mat_Helm]

Yes they need both more forestry and more natural burns. The burns prior to 1800’s where all natural burns so there is no comparison. The Redwood tree actually need the moderate fires to grow and germinate. Those pre 1800 fires were expansive, but not as volatile. The volatile fires with lots of fuel are actually worse for the Redwoods.

[palmer]

I agree with all of that except some of the pre-1800's fires were set by natives. They aren't sure of the extent of those, but they were probably beneficial.