Stop developing the forest ?  That's been going on since the pilgrims landed. It does no good to try to close the barn doors now, the critters are already out. We have to play the hand we're already dealt. Stop using taxpayer dollars to save peoples homes ?  I'm pretty sure those homeowners are taxpayers, who fund public safety organizations like fire departments. The author is absolutely correct I that we should take an "all hands on deck" approach to the problem.