Does the costly work of reducing wildfire risk with fuel treatments have hidden benefits? And can we measure them? Following a series of workshops on forest health and management held at Blodgett Forest Research Station, the Placer County Air Pollution Control District has produced ashort video that summarizes pertinent observations, research, and recommendations. A diverse group of resource professionals, researchers, state/federal agency representatives, utility representatives and elected officials, including our very own Rob York and John Battles, provide thoughtful and candid comments.