The Controlled Burn Principle
Schedule regular small disturbances to prevent catastrophic collapse.
The choice isn't between fire and no fire. It's between prescribed burns and catastrophic wildfires. Both burn. Only one lets you control when, where, and how intensely.
Prescribed burns restore natural fire cycles in forests. Rangers intentionally burn during cool, wet conditions. These controlled fires burn at low intensity (200-400°C), consume accumulated fuel, but leave mature trees and regeneration mechanisms alive. Result: fuel loads stay low, catastrophic fire risk decreases, ecosystem maintains health through regular renewal.
Business Application of The Controlled Burn Principle
Schedule regular small disturbances to prevent catastrophic collapse. Small, regular, intentional failures prevent large, catastrophic, involuntary failures. The choice isn't between fire and no fire - it's between prescribed burns and catastrophic wildfires.