“Recent wildfires have highlighted the need for reevaluating how we interact with the land. Reevaluation took us back to how indigenous people stewarded the land for millennia using controlled, “good” fires as a management practice. Today, the use of good fires as a proactive measure against future disasters has gained traction. These intentionally lit fires reduced the accumulation of fuel and helped provide conditions for a diversity of plants and animals to thrive.
Understanding controlled burns is key to maintaining ecological balance and ensuring community safety amidst wildfires. In this 2-part series we will focus on empowering participants with the skills and confidence needed to execute pile burning projects effectively.”