Opinion: Forest fire prevention forces hard choices

The area burned by wildfires this summer in B.C. is enormous by any measure. Over 1.2 million hectares as of Aug. 22, and there are still several weeks of fire season remaining. This wildfire season adds to an ever-increasing area burned over the past decade. Will we ever see an end to summers with this much area on fire? According to climate scientists, not likely. Climate predictions include longer fire seasons, more significant droughts (meaning more dead trees and more fuel for fires), more