For the past century, wildfire suppression in the U.S. has been remarkably successful in suppressing damage from wildfire.

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While wildfire suppression efforts have been extensive and sometimes successful in the short term, they have also led to the accumulation of dense vegetation and deadwood in many forests. This has increased the severity and destructiveness of wildfires when they do occur, making them more difficult to control and leading to greater damage.

For the Past Century, Wildfire Suppression in the U