With the limited use of fire in practical forestry and the non-competitive pay that typically goes with jobs that deal with fire (such as working with the forest service), why should fire management remain a part of getting a forestry degree when there are other potentially more beneficial topics that could be taught in its place?
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With the limited use of fire in practical forestry and the non-competitive pay that typically goes with jobs that deal with fire (such as working with the forest service), why should fire management remain a part of getting a forestry degree when there are other potentially more beneficial topics that could be taught in its place?