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Researchers at the Rocky Mountain Research Station wondered whether data support public perceptions of an unofficial Forest Service “let burn” policy to take advantage of lightning-caused fires to restore fire-adapted landscapes. Their research offers insight into how managers balance competing objectives during wildfire response.