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OT - cattle grazing in the alps 18-Jan-2011 At 12:03:43 PM BA

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One of the things that intrigues me about this "scientific" experiment is how are they going to measure the effects of the fires. Are they going to wait until nature decides to let off a few lightening strikes and rush out with their equipment and measure the intensity of the fire, all relevant weather information and fuel load? Will they wait for lightening strikes or will they rely on arson? How are they going to compare a fire that burns through a "fuel reduced" cattle-grazed area and a non cattle-grazed area. Will they now have to burn parts of the parks to make a comparison and see if the cattle are having an impact. If they resort to "managed" burns, then the introduction of cattle will inevitably lead to an increase in the number of fires in the high country.

So, a special thank you to all those who voted for the coalition.