forestfire

We tend to view forest fires as a threat and something to avoid at all costs, and it’s only recently that we’ve figured out that trying to prevent all fires actually makes the fires worse when they do get out of control, because of the buildup of dead branches and foliage on the floor of the forest. Fires appear to destroy environments in the short run, but in the long run you need a fire every once in a while to ensure a healthy habitat. This virus is out of control and will cause a lot of damage, but it’s also clearing a path for new growth.