Pre-European arrival, Native Americans in New England also burned areas of forest intentionally. Their focus was more on producing more open forest that were both better for deer populations and easier to hunt (bow + arrow) in. If that's of interest, I very much recommend William Cronon's "Changes in the Land".
Written by Bob Koure
Retired software architect, statistical analyst, hotel mgr, bike racer, distance swimmer. Photographer. Amateur historian. Avid reader. Home cook. Never-FBer