This Is Wildfire

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Engaging … those looking for practical tips on reducing wildfire risk to their homes and communities will find much here … Though practical in its takeaways, This Is Wildfire is also highly personable. The authors show compassion for people grappling with the pain and loss of fire damage … In an era of increasingly dangerous, more mercurial wildfires, Mott and Angle never sugarcoat the realities of climate change. Instead, they keep their focus squarely on adapting to it. A timely and engaging resource for dealing with the wildfires that are becoming more frequent as a consequence of the climate crisis. This book is a smart and timely resource — be sure to include it your Go Bag. As wildfires become more catastrophic, Mott and Angle offer practical tips that will help readers, especially those in vulnerable areas, become safer and more prepared. They also argue that understanding the difference between fires that simply wreak havoc and those that may be necessary for plant growth is essential for societies in an increasingly hotter world. How can you be sure that you, your family, and your home are safe from fire? This is Wildfire is a great way to begin, with solid ideas you can implement now and explanations for things you may not quite understand … No matter where you live — country or city, dry area or one that's green — this book is a great, and almost absolutely mandatory, reference source. The book should be in every home in fire country—an essential reference. Finally—a book about wildfire that not only offers practical, compassionate advice on protecting one’s home, family, and community but provides the background we all need to influence forest and fire policy for the better. This Is Wildfire is an eminently readable guide to good citizenship in our hotter, smokier, riskier times. Everyone should read this book. When we understand fire, we can better understand our planet and how best to nurture it. An imperative book to help us all understand how fire has been historically and how it is expected to be in the future. Expand reviews