The History of Fire Management

In this episode, we discuss the history of fire management, its challenges, and the current policies regarding fire management (wildfires). We also discuss some tips on how you can protect your own home and how to create an emergency plan if a forest/wildfire occurs near your home. We hope you enjoy!Sources:Wildfires and Forest Management | The Nature Conservancy in IdahoPnw_2005_donovan003.pdfNational Cohesive Wildland Fire Management StrategyU.S. Forest Service Fire Suppression - Forest History SocietyFire History and Policy in America - Maryland Forestry Foundationhttps://apps.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/v1i3-508.pdfWildland Fire TimelineMake your home wildfire defensible | US Forest ServiceThe History and Evolution of Wildland Fire Use | Fire Ecology | Full Text