Does forest thinning heighten risk from wildfire?

Does forest thinning heighten risk from wildfire?

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, a time to help raise awareness about the dangers of wildfires and encourage people to take measures to protect themselves, their homes, and their communities. Wildfires have recently made headlines, and some researchers question whether active wildfire management practices — such as forest thinning — may cause more harm than good. At the same time, data indicate some Utah communities may be at higher ris…