We live in an area that has evolved with fire for millions of years. In fact, research shows areas around Boulder frequently burned, helping to shape the diverse wildlife and plant ecosystems we all enjoy today.
However, hundreds of years of ecological disturbances – such as fire suppression across the West – have altered nature's delicate balance, creating natural hazards that can fuel fires. With climate change creating conditions in which fire is a year-long concern, out-of-balance ecosystems can cause future fires to burn hotter and further tip nature's balance out of whack.
