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How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions

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By Tik Root Verified
| Monroe County (Sparta) Herald Verified
For decades, the U.S. Forest Service has actively managed public lands to reduce wildfire risks by clearing underbrush and trees, or employing prescribed burns — something Indigenous nations have practiced for centuries. Scientists have generally lauded the ecological benefits of what is also known as “fuel treatment.” Now, they say there’s another reason to support this approach: It saves money.
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How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions

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By Tik Root Verified
| Benton County Enterprise Verified
Posted 6/26/26 Grist reports that controlled burns reduce wildfire risks and costs, saving $3.73 for every dollar spent on treatments, potentially saving billions overall. This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.
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How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions

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By Tik Root Verified
| Katy Times Verified
For decades, the U.S. Forest Service has actively managed public lands to reduce wildfire risks by clearing underbrush and trees, or employing prescribed burns — something Indigenous nations have practiced for centuries. Scientists have generally lauded the ecological benefits of what is also known as “fuel treatment.” Now, they say there’s another reason to support this approach: It saves money.
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