Why have forest fires in ponderosa pine forests become more damaging to that ecosystem than they were historically? a. following a policy of fire suppression in these forests makes fires burn hotter. b. fires in ponderosa pine forests are generally low-intensity fires. c. following a policy of fire suppression in these forests clears out underbrush.. d. forest fires are a natural part of ponderosa pines forest ecosystems. select the best answer from the choices provided