Indian controlled fires

[Hal Sherman]

I understand that the Indians started controlled fires in the forest in the fall of the year when the leaves were dry enough to burn, because the forests were damp throughout the year. They did this to clear the mold from the leaves that were quite thick and also the underbrush, so they could travel easier and see game or the enemy from a long distance. They were able to find many nuts that were under the leaves too. This eliminated making noise and cracking limbs as they walk through the woods. Sometimes they used the fires to herd the game into an area to furnish a supply for the Winter months.
The Boy Scout's probably know this anyhow.