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flag A 20-year UC Berkeley study confirms prescribed burns reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and support California’s 2045 net-zero goal.

flag A 20-year UC Berkeley study at the Blodgett Forest Research Center confirms that prescribed burns, used by CAL FIRE for about 25 years, significantly reduce wildfire risk and improve long-term forest health and carbon storage. flag Released in November 2025, the research shows that while burns release carbon dioxide, they boost forest productivity over time, helping California advance toward its 2045 net-zero goal. flag Experts say controlled burns reduce fuel loads, protect communities, and preserve soil, especially after major fires like the Creek and Garnet fires. flag Despite being labor-intensive and requiring careful planning, officials view the findings as a science-backed case for expanding the practice, potentially lowering home insurance costs and guiding future policy.

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