Posts by Bekah Mamola
Fire as Medicine – Chad Hanson and Frank Kanawha Lake
Bioneers Radio Series | Western fire science is embracing what Indigenous Peoples have known for millennia: fire sustains forest vitality and biodiversity. This shift could end misguided fire suppression and foster fire-resilient communities.
Read MoreDr. Chad Hanson, Keynote Speaker at the 32nd Annual Heartwood Forest Council – May 2024
At the 32nd annual Heartwood Forest Council in May 2024, Dr. Chad Hanson delivered a keynote presentation examining the misuse of the “fire-oak hypothesis.” This forest management paradigm promotes the idea that historical eastern U.S. forests consisted of open, low-density oak stands maintained by frequent, low-intensity surface fires. The John Muir Project combines primary scientific…
Read MoreLetter: Deforestation a Primary Driver of Climate Change
May 17, 2024
By Letters to the Editor, Jean Marquardt
Chico Enterprise-Record
The insurance crisis really hit home this week when my Chico home insurance premium doubled. These insurance companies have been requiring home hardening modifications because they are aware of wildfire risk and are minimizing risk. However, our government seems to be moving towards creating more risk of wildfires.
Read MoreDr. Hanson Debunking Wildfire Myths with Hart Hagan
Dr. Chad Hanson sits down with Hart Hagan to talk about his book, Smokescreen: Debunking Wildfire Myths to Save Our Forests & Our Climate in more detail.
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