What's the deal with controlled burns?

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What's the deal with controlled burns?

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Jun 9, 2016

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Starting a fire to prevent fire seems counterintuitive, but it makes a lot of sense once you understand it. But controlled burns aren't just to help prevent forest fires. They're also a vital part of keeping the local ecosystem healthy and thriving. Learn all about how controlled burns work right here, right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 9, 2016

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