And how destructive to human interests. I note in Jerry Day's pix combustible houses set in amongst the trees with landscaping trees virtually in contact with the structures. This practice is strongly discouraged where I live but it should be discouraged by enforced statute. One wonders why the zoning responsible government agencies even allow construction in areas like this. It reminds me of the beach houses on Malibu whose rich Hollywood owners scream to the county to save them every time a storm tide and a high tide coincide.
Logging these stands of dead trees would be one way to lessen the fuel load.