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Type: Success Story / Lessons Learned
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Oct 25, 2018
We recently published a story highlighting six examples of wildfire mitigation paying off in 2018. You asked for more, and I’m happy to report that just for 2017 and 2018… Read More
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Oct 18, 2018
How Do You Want Your Smoke? Why Oregon Is Exploring a New Smoke Management Plan
BY: Ed Keith , Deschutes CountyIn Oregon, prescribed fire smoke is regulated by the Oregon Smoke Management Plan, which is overseen by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and the Department of… Read More
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Sep 27, 2018
Equity in Action: Long-Term Disaster Recovery in North-Central Washington
BY: Maria Estrada, The Nature Conservancy“What is equity?” The answer to that question is both elusive and central when working toward fire adaptation. When I was in Washington State last May, I met the… Read More
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Sep 20, 2018
Don’t Reinvent the Prescribed Fire Wheel: Must-Have Liability, Timing and Outreach Resources
BY: Allison JolleyAre you planning any controlled burns this fall? (Or winter? Or spring?) This blog offers a collection of resources… Read More
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Aug 09, 2018
Extreme fire behavior, like what we’ve seen in California this summer and last fall, demonstrates that there are no guarantees when it comes to preparing homes and families… Read More
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Jul 26, 2018
Timber Treatments Successfully Reduce Wildfire Risk in Utah
BY: Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands , John SchmidtPicture this: 2009, southwestern Utah. A busy interstate, with traffic coming from southern California, Canada and everywhere in between. An area that sees more than 20,000… Read More
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May 17, 2018
Are You Partnering with Your Emergency Manager? Four Stories to Demonstrate Why You Should Be
BY: Emily TroisiWhen we are talking about fire adapted communities, we are looking at before, during and after wildfire events, and emergency managers are crucial partners to engage at all of… Read More
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Mar 08, 2018
This Does Not Belong To You. Ask yourself As you stand there In the pale gray air Frozen to these four walls Feet turned to stone Decide! What is worth saving? Can you… Read More
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Mar 01, 2018
April marks FAC Net’s fifth year of operations. According to some traditions, an appropriate five-year anniversary gift is something made of wood. For FAC Net members and… Read More
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Feb 08, 2018
When Wildfire Hits the Ranch: Lessons Learned from the Thomas Fire
BY: Matthew Shapero, University of California Cooperative ExtensionJust as quickly as the Thomas Fire swept through parts of our community, the questions started flooding my office: Should we prune our burned avocado trees? Can I graze my… Read More