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🔥 I wholeheartedly agree with this perspective! Prescribed fire is indeed an essential tool for managing our forests and lands, significantly reducing the risk of larger wildfires. The advantages of this practice are extensive: it fosters the growth of native plants, enhances wildlife habitats, and improves soil quality. By carefully managing the accumulation of flammable materials, we create safer landscapes for both people and wildlife alike. As we navigate the ongoing challenges of wildfire season, it’s vital that we embrace and advocate for prescribed fire practices as a key component of our wildfire management strategy. Together, we can promote healthier ecosystems and protect our communities! 🌳🌞 Let’s continue the conversation about effective wildfire mitigation strategies! #WildfireManagement #PrescribedFire #EcosystemHealth #CommunitySafety

Heading out for training on cutting fire lines on the fringes of Camp Pendleton with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)! Dozers are a critical tool in the forest firefighting arsenal. Not only do they help crews access fires, but they can help contain them by cutting fire lines like this one. Fires need fuel—which usually comes from decaying trees, brush, or grass. By using dozers to remove the fuel strategically, CALFIRE crews can stop fires from spreading. Every year, before fire season, all dozer crews train in real-world scenarios before they’re quite literally in the line of fire. #betterdirtworld

What have we learned from post-fire restoration projects? … Small private landowners often lack the funding, expertise, or time to undertake restoration work. To address these barriers, California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan called for the establishment of Emergency Forest Restoration Teams (EFRTs). In June, a report was released on lessons learned from three pilot EFRTs that provides key recommendations for future EFRTs to be successful. … Learn more and read the report. >> https://lnkd.in/gj8-TZ83 … USDA Forest Service California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) UCANR … #WildfireTaskForce #TaskForceProgress #ResilientForests

If you know how quickly wildfires can spread then you understand why it’s critical to be prepared and have an action plan. May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and in the coming weeks, we’ll share tips on preparing and preventing fires for yourself, your home, and preparing for evacuations. According to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), you’ll want to create a wildfire action plan. 1) Determine a meeting point 2) Map out escape routes 3) Make specific animal arrangements 4) Have a communication plan Learn more here today: https://lnkd.in/gYNq3u9D #NationalWildfireAwarenessMonth #FireWX #CAWX #SJSUMetCS #SJSU

This is a tweet from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, from yesterday, 30th July 2024. No mention of extreme heat, drought, tree stress of course, or fossil fuels and consumption, but we know what is really driving this massive increase. "As of July 30, 2024, wildfires have scorched a staggering 751,327 acres across our state. This year's wildfire activity is 2,816% higher than last year, 29 times the amount of acreage burned. The numbers are a stark reminder: 95% of wildfires are caused by humans. Stay vigilant—follow fire safety guidelines, maintain defensible space, and report suspicious activities. Let's prevent fires from accidental sparks like dragging trailer chains or improper campfires. One less spark means one less wildfire. #FireSafety #PreventWildfires " For reference and scale, California is around 100m acres overall, with 33m acres of forest land in total, or that's what it did have before these fires And it's only July #nonlinear https://lnkd.in/eAmcbVJC

#CaliforniaWatch | The #ParkFire has now grown to become the largest #California #Wildfire since 2021, and the eighth largest wildfire in recorded state history. The Park Fire has burned over 307,000 acres (480 square miles), and has consumed at least an additional 4,000-5,000 acres every hour. Some burn rate estimates are higher. At this point, containment of the fire is 0%. A fire this size with no containment is a rarity for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). That is not a criticism. This is a very difficult fire to get in front of fast enough with sufficient resources. Multiple attempts to keep the fire from jumping roadways have been unsuccessful. Fortunately, the fire is not currently threatening any cities or interstate highways, but that could change. Multiple evacuations have been ordered as a precaution. As an indication of how serious this fire is, CAL FIRE typically only has one incident management team (IMT) assigned to the more serious fires. They have two on this one. IMT #3 was activated to respond the Park Fire Thursday, and IMT #4 was just activated last night to assist. There are now nearly 2,500 personnel assigned to fighting this single fire. No word on any Army National Guard activations as of yet, but we're standing by should we be needed to assist. That's what we do. You can find more information on the fire at CAL FIRE webpage at https://lnkd.in/gBmb29eX. "Always Ready, On The Way!"

🔥 Human activity remains a significant contributor to wildfires, particularly in plantation areas. But with our early detection system in place, we're making strides in proactive fire prevention. Our system has been instrumental in alerting customers to potential fire outbreaks swiftly. This timely notification empowers them to take immediate action, extinguishing fires in their infancy and thwarting their spread. Together, we're safeguarding forestry and plantations from the devastating impact of wildfires. #FireSafety #WildfirePrevention #EarlyDetection #ForestryProtection 🌲👨🚒

Human activity plays a major role in wildfires, especially in plantation areas. Thankfully, our early detection system is making a difference in fire prevention. It quickly alerts customers to potential outbreaks, empowering them to act fast and stop fires in their tracks. Together, we're protecting forestry and plantations from the destructive impact of wildfires. 🔥🌲 #FirePrevention #EarlyDetection #WildfireSafety #artificialintelligence

Do you know how to prepare your family & home for the next California wildfire? California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)'s Ready for Wildfire app can help. Head to the link below, answer a few questions & get a personalized checklist with the RIGHT actions to take. 🔗 plan.readyforwildfire.org #WildfirePreparednessWeek #wildfireseason #wildfireprevention

Now is the time to trim trees, bushes, and tidy up plants around your home to create a “defensible space” around your property. As you begin spring clean-up, the Oregon Department of Forestry and Keep Oregon Green urge you to put some extra thought into how you plan to dispose of your yard debris. By taking that extra step, you can help prevent the next large wildfire.