Earth is the only known planet where fire can burn; there is not enough oxygen on other known planets. While it is true that fire, both naturally occurring and manmade, can be enormously destructive, fire is a natural occurrence. It is nature’s way of renewing the habitat and regenerating life in our forests.  Fire is neither good nor bad; it is both damaging and creative. This is the cycle of life.  This collection of work celebrates the role wild fires have in our ecosystems, from flames to ashes.