[pct-l] beneficial fires

[scourtway@bpa-arch.com (Steve Courtway)]

>However, in regard to Kevin's comments, one should note that the =
ecosystem
>of the Western United States depends upon fire to remain healthy. The
>absence of fire does more damage...........

except above 10,000 ft., where the ecosystem is far more fragile, and =
relies
more on microorganisms in the soil subject to destruction by fire=20
(and catholes w/ or w/out T.P.?) This is why no fires are premitted =
above=20
10,000 ft. in most areas of the Sierra.

Steve  =20



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