>>1915620Lodgepoles drop serotinous cones, so the regen process has already begun. Meanwhile any surviving spruces and firs, which need the shade of lodgepoles to start out, are going to grow big and beautiful now. As far as the forest is concerned, life will go on as it has for millenia.
I'm just sad for the wildlife, in particular a really fat bear I used to see munching berries a lot in Bowen Gulch. And all the historic buildings; the trail crew's ancient stock barn is torched, as well as the old dude ranch which they used as employee housing. Kicking myself for never visiting the Holzwarth historic site.
