Wildfire

I received a free copy of Wildfire from the MIEA Conference in 2024. Wildfire is informative, but not what I'd consider particularly entertaining. But then, I don't think that's the point. The information is interesting and the language is easy to read and understand. I was expecting more of an Indi......more

With the recent destruction in Los Angeles due to wildfires, reading this recently published nonfiction about them is even more eye opening. I was aware that fires are good for the environment and specific places rely on them in order to create the rebirth of the area. Heck, there are even plants (l......more

In this time of massive wildfires, this book explains the science of fire and the culture of fire – especially indigenous knowledge, the impact climate change is having on fires, and new ways of handling fires, from prescribed burns to building “fire-proof” communities. A great trove of knowledge fo......more

This book illustrates another in a long line of examples where humans think they know better than nature. I learned a lot in this book about how necessary fire is to healthy ecosystems. (It certainly has come in handy recently in conversations about current wildfires). This takes a look at how vario......more