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California's topography is often misunderstood. Contrary to the popular belief that Los Angeles is a desert, Woodhouse suggests that it consists of grasslands and chaparral, where fire plays a crucial role in the natural ecosystem. He explained that fire isn’t merely destructive; it is restorative, helping in seed dispersal and maintaining ecological balance. The frequent wildfires in these areas stem from the natural conditions that have persisted long before modern civilization took root.