It is always great to hear Lenya's perspectives on these issues, and to see the good work going on towards community based prescribed fire. However, I'm deeply suspect of approaches that center the timber industry as the ends and means of our fire problem. I also see some aspects of the Venado article that are worth examination and criticism. For example, forest industry is overrepresented. Three names are in private industry, but if you count academics and policy makers in the field that number grows to 12 by my count. Of the many recommendations of the Venado document, not one mentions helping our most vulnerable communities or centering indigenous knowledge as a solution. It may be worth while to examine the equity issues with this approach and the implications for biodiversity that comes with continued reliance on managing land for timber.
It is always great to hear Lenya's perspectives on these issues, and to see the good work going on towards community based prescribed fire. However, I'm deeply suspect of approaches that center the timber industry as the ends and means of our fire problem. I also see some aspects of the Venado article that are worth examination and criticism. For example, forest industry is overrepresented. Three names are in private industry, but if you count academics and policy makers in the field that number grows to 12 by my count. Of the many recommendations of the Venado document, not one mentions helping our most vulnerable communities or centering indigenous knowledge as a solution. It may be worth while to examine the equity issues with this approach and the implications for biodiversity that comes with continued reliance on managing land for timber.
Great information Lenya!
Thanks Lenya and Stacy!