Interesting, thank you. I first came across your newsletter when I was looking at fire in Australia, and there's a similar picture there with the relationship between fire in the landscape and indigenous Australians, over an even longer time period than America.
The history of California's landscapes and the impact of fire suppression are deeply intertwined, as this insightful post illustrates. It's crucial to acknowledge the role of Indigenous land management practices and the consequences of colonialism in shaping the environment we see today. As we grapple with the challenges of wildfires, it's essential to recognize the wisdom of Indigenous stewardship and seek sustainable solutions. Kudos to the author for shedding light on this important issue
My grandmother was at least a third generation native Mendocino Redwoods girl. Her family roots included some hardy New York German immigrants and a bunch of Boston Brahmins - one of whom rode with Paul Revere. Needless to say she and my grandfather who had made it cross country to San Francisco in 1910 after spending from age 13-24 in the coal mines were an independent bunch. As a fifth generation Californian I share a deep connection with wild land fires. Our family has escaped from many wild land fires before becoming refugees to the forests and rivers of Tennessee. My love for California and it’s wild lands goes deep and my understanding of fire ecology and behavior is central. Isn’t the current propensity for these wild land fires connected to the fact that the Native peoples no longer inhabit or help control the ecology with control burns? Isn’t it also a part of “weather management” insanity and the fact of severe climatological change? In my grandparents day I believe rain was more of an issue than fire. See poet Gary Snyder on fire ecology.
Thanks so much for your comment! Make sure to read part two and also the rest of my newsletter. You’ll find a lot of what you’re looking for. As far as weather management, I’m not sure what you are talking about. There are a lot of conspiracy theories in that arena and I try to keep my work very evidence-based.
My comment on “weather management” of course refers to both POTUS Lyndon Johnson’s remarks “He who controls the weather controls the world” and the fact that “ Weather Management” - far from being conspiracy theory is actually - as with many conspiracy theories today - quite truthful and evidence-based. Do I need to cite actual corporations which do attempt to manage the weather around the planet? I do inderstand your concerns however!
Super response. Will check out your concerns. Thanks.
Shared this in my newsletter Eulipion Outpost at jeanvengua.substack.com Really interesting and much needed.
Jean, I just saw this! Thank you so much for sharing!
You're very welcome. I look forward to reading more of your issues.
Interesting, thank you. I first came across your newsletter when I was looking at fire in Australia, and there's a similar picture there with the relationship between fire in the landscape and indigenous Australians, over an even longer time period than America.
Thank you do much Melanie, you're very correct there.
The history of California's landscapes and the impact of fire suppression are deeply intertwined, as this insightful post illustrates. It's crucial to acknowledge the role of Indigenous land management practices and the consequences of colonialism in shaping the environment we see today. As we grapple with the challenges of wildfires, it's essential to recognize the wisdom of Indigenous stewardship and seek sustainable solutions. Kudos to the author for shedding light on this important issue
My grandmother was at least a third generation native Mendocino Redwoods girl. Her family roots included some hardy New York German immigrants and a bunch of Boston Brahmins - one of whom rode with Paul Revere. Needless to say she and my grandfather who had made it cross country to San Francisco in 1910 after spending from age 13-24 in the coal mines were an independent bunch. As a fifth generation Californian I share a deep connection with wild land fires. Our family has escaped from many wild land fires before becoming refugees to the forests and rivers of Tennessee. My love for California and it’s wild lands goes deep and my understanding of fire ecology and behavior is central. Isn’t the current propensity for these wild land fires connected to the fact that the Native peoples no longer inhabit or help control the ecology with control burns? Isn’t it also a part of “weather management” insanity and the fact of severe climatological change? In my grandparents day I believe rain was more of an issue than fire. See poet Gary Snyder on fire ecology.
Thanks so much for your comment! Make sure to read part two and also the rest of my newsletter. You’ll find a lot of what you’re looking for. As far as weather management, I’m not sure what you are talking about. There are a lot of conspiracy theories in that arena and I try to keep my work very evidence-based.
My comment on “weather management” of course refers to both POTUS Lyndon Johnson’s remarks “He who controls the weather controls the world” and the fact that “ Weather Management” - far from being conspiracy theory is actually - as with many conspiracy theories today - quite truthful and evidence-based. Do I need to cite actual corporations which do attempt to manage the weather around the planet? I do inderstand your concerns however!