1.   And the potential for catastrophic wildfires is very high because of so much dead wood on the forest floor.

2.   -- Catastrophic wildfires could increase, particularly in the southern part of the state.

3.   Halting catastrophic wildfires such as those scorching the West this summer will require a long-term national policy, leaders for the National Association of State Foresters said Tuesday.

4.   Klein said the new chief was also likely act to protect forests from catastrophic wildfires and disease and infestation by allowing for greater road access and controlled burns.

5.   Of more immediate significance, as fires smolder and rage throughout the region, they argued the change would cut the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

6.   Proponents of the bill are trying to increase logging by recalling the catastrophic wildfires of recent years.

7.   Supporters argued that national forests are in trouble because of old and diseased trees that are vulnerable to catastrophic wildfires.

8.   Wildlife experts believe the mother bear fled its home to escape a catastrophic wildfire known then as the Marble Cone Fire.

9.   But forestry experts say that when properly monitored, prescribed fires are among the best and cheapest ways to prevent catastrophic wildfires.