In this report, we extend earlier research that described many of the historical, political, and policy reasons our nation’s publicly managed forests are plagued by large, dangerous wildfires. Our earlier research, published by the Mackinac Center and the Property and Environment Research Center as "Conflict to Cooperation," explained how the management of federal lands has been stalled by a confusing and complex web of legislative and regulatory constraints as well as a variety of conflicting uses and policy views. This research, published by the Mackinac Center and the Goldwater Institute, explains how the Four Forest Restoration Initiative has served as an early example of how pulling together disparate voices and views on forest management can improve overall outcomes. While the 4FRI effort has encountered some setbacks and difficulties, it has (and can continue to) demonstrate the value of collaborative management in ensuring active and effective forest management, reduced wildfire risk, and improved forest health.