Chaparral Wisdom
To celebrate the magic and beauty of Nature & the chaparral
Category: Habitat Clearance
Cal Fire Needs to Think Outside the Box, But Can They?
Dear Governor Newsom, The safety of our families and communities depends on your leadership. You have an opportunity to be the first governor to inspire a successful wildfire policy based on science, not one dependent on a bygone era – an era during which… Continue Reading “Cal Fire Needs to Think Outside the Box, But Can They?”
Where is the Outrage? Thousands of Families are Devastated by Fire, Authorities Ignore Their Cries
The drum beat about dead trees in forests many miles away from communities most at risk from wildfire in California has become so loud that it has drowned out the screams of the families who have lost so much. Why? The short answer is… Continue Reading “Where is the Outrage? Thousands of Families are Devastated by Fire, Authorities Ignore Their Cries”
Save Lives or Treat “Fuel?”
Such devastating losses due to the 2017 wildfires are beyond tragic. Forty-six people have died. More than 9,500 structures have burned. The community of Santa Rosa has been devastated. Rescuers in Montecito are trying to find families buried in the massive wave of rock… Continue Reading “Save Lives or Treat “Fuel?””