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sarahruth333
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Lately it's been really hazy in the Northeast because of wildfires and it has me thinking about controlled burns. It's an Indigenous practice that we've adopted for conservation. I've been wondering how often they happen and if they would help to prevent wildfires. I'm looking forward to looking at this resource from Robin Wall Kimmerer, the author of Braiding Sweetgrass:

 
Posted : August 16, 2025 2:17 pm
callmethebreeze
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This is super interesting! I actually used to do fire mitigation, but I've never taken the time to research the origins of the practices. Thank you for sharing!

 
Posted : August 19, 2025 4:17 pm
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