California forests are full of dead or unhealthy trees;

No way to effectively clear dead growth and fire prone growth;

Trees are growing older & unprotected; so new growth is needed;

Many mature forests are 100 years old;

Young trees are the future;

Competition, insect infestation, & timber harvests are threats;

Burn Baby Burn –May be the answer in the end.

Explore how tree communities can reduce risk;