Who: Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry & Mendocino County Fire Safe Council
What: A virtual event designed for winegrowers, landowners, and land managers on the use of prescribed burning for land management. This workshop will explore the benefits and considerations of using fire as a tool to improve safety, the health of native species, and achieve other land management objectives.
Why: Learn from experts about the impact of fire on the landscape, assess whether fire can meet your land management needs, and understand the evidence of historic fire use and its absence.
Where: Online via Zoom
When: Thursday, March 28, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Registration: Free. Attendees must register at https://cei.sonoma.edu/rx-burn.
Presenters:
- Sasha Berleman, Director of Fire Forward, trains community members in prescribed burning.
- Andres Avila, Fire Chief, Anderson Valley Fire Department, and experienced burn boss.
Contact Information: Margot Mailliard Rawlins, Galbreath Program Coordinator Center For Environmental Inquiry, Sonoma State University Mobile: 650-996-8322 Website: sonoma.edu/cei
About Prescribed Burning: Controlled burning is an ancient land management tool, revitalized in recent decades to control invasive species, prevent wildfires, and preserve ecological characteristics. Join us to explore if it’s suitable for your land management practices.
