Experts Journal

Landowners in the Western United States can benefit greatly from increased education and resources related to fire prevention and fire management. Studies show that private landowners are aware, they are concerned, and they are taking action.

As Western states contend with increasingly catastrophic wildfires, some are looking to the Southeastern U.S., where prescribed fire is widespread thanks to policies put in place decades ago. The challenge is changing the culture around fire, so that residents know that tolerating a little smoke from good prescribed fires can help stop the destructive blazes

Is there a link between environmentalism and forest fires? Many experts are presenting fresh and honest perspectives where they are questioning whether or not increased environmentalist activities have prevented proper forest management practices, partly contributing to larger and more devastating forest fires in Western States.

What does it take to face the flames of a raging wildfire? There are thousands of men and women who courageously take this challenge on to keep us protected and our forests healthy. These are people who are passionate about protecting and preserving the land.

It is easy to assume that our main goal is to stop and prevent all fires, but that isn't always the case. Sometimes, it is best not to stop the fire, but instead to work with the fire to keep our forests healthy and balanced.