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Yosemite National Park
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You can help Yosemite National Park by becoming a volunteer or joining our park partners. You can help Yosemite and learn more about the park by purchasing books from the Yosemite Bookstore or signing up for a fun and educational Outdoor Adventure.

Natural fires were low intensity prior to suppression.  

Did You Know?
Prior to fire suppression by Euro-American settlers, approximately 16,000 acres burned each year in Yosemite National Park either by natural fires or through American Indian fire management practices.

Last Updated: March 18, 2009 at 20:36 EST