The practice of setting fires is still used in Africa by the herding tribes. After the long grass season fires are set when cattle are pulled out of an area. This burns the dry low nutrient dormant grass and makes way for new growth. It also makes hunting better as you can see the game better and they concentrate in the new grass areas.
"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli
