Can't find the source from months back, but, us humans were constantly trying to stop all forest fires in near-populated area's, which were needed (by nature) to clear area's for other vegetation which can't grow in certain over abundances of tree species.
Was that too simplified? Sources. Basically, soil enrichment, the "choking" of other plant vegetation if fires do not occur at intervals, etc. Its the same argument of overpopulation of deers = starvation of deers, since we've taken out the natural predators of wolves in many area's, hunting is a necessity.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/forestfire1.html
"Forest fires can have beneficial effects. Charcoal enriches soil, and some plant species flourish in the wake of conflagrations. The cones of the jack pine tree, for instance, will not release their seeds unless exposed to intense heat. Sequoia or Douglas fir trees grow best in open sunlight areas, such as those cleared by fire.
Natural fires also remove dead wood and tangled brush. For these reasons, the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers 17% of all U.S. forest reserves, often allows fires, especially when started by lightning, to burn in carefully monitored areas."
Edit: The Parent (up deus) post stated "Nature ruins its own shit right?" not necessarily if you look at the world as an entire ecosystem. I guess I am confused as to its upvotes, when it means absolutely nothing.
