Forest Fire Discussion

[RackMaster]

Since much of North America is burning and is the result of many of the same or similar policies, I thought I'd start a new thread to keep it out of the Trump discussion.

@amlove21 This article is about BC but given California has very similar terrain and policies, it's relevant. It's also the most detailed scientific analysis of the current situation we're all in.

Unravelling an unprecedented natural disaster – why is B.C. burning every summer? - KamloopsMatters.com

 

[Devildoc]

There is a debate on whether it is linked to climate change. I think it's crap: if it is related to climate change, it would be happening in many, many more locations than just the same ones that get snakebit by fires years after year after year....

'Undeniable link to climate change' in California's fire season, expert says

 

[x SF med]

Since much of North America is burning and is the result of many of the same or similar policies, I thought I'd start a new thread to keep it out of the Trump discussion.

@amlove21 This article is about BC but given California has very similar terrain and policies, it's relevant. It's also the most detailed scientific analysis of the current situation we're all in.

Unravelling an unprecedented natural disaster – why is B.C. burning every summer? - KamloopsMatters.com

Quit sending your damn forest fire smoke to us here... we were havinga lovely no smoke summer until recently... friggin Canukistanians.

 

[medicchick]

Quit sending your damn forest fire smoke to us here... we were havinga lovely no smoke summer until recently... friggin Canukistanians.

Apparently at home Cali is smoking everyone out. Down South was clear...lol

 

[RackMaster]

Quit sending your damn forest fire smoke to us here... we were havinga lovely no smoke summer until recently... friggin Canukistanians.

It's reaching halfway across the continent now and into Ontario. But I don't think there's many spots left in BC that's not on fire. Ontario was getting bad earlier this summer.

We just need to be overall better stewards of the land. Ignoring it, restricting access/use and thinking we'll "save the planet"; hasn't worked.

 

[BloodStripe]

We just need to be overall better stewards of the land. Ignoring it, restricting access/use and thinking we'll "save the planet"; hasn't worked.

I'm not a fan of restricting land use. If anything we should be trying to find ways to get more people into the forest. Coalition groups will form to help take care of it. Look at the Rubicon trail for instance. That seems to always be on the chooping block for closure but having been on it, I can tell you that it is/was in beautiful condition and a lot of folks on there are not the types that would be out there hiking in the woods and enjoying the land.

 

[medicchick]

We get it Cali, you vape.

 

[snapt]

Pine Beetles have a lot to do with it, and are undeniably linked to climate change.

Frequently asked questions about the mountain pine beetle epidemic | Rocky Mountain Research Station

 

[RackMaster]

Pine Beetles have a lot to do with it, and are undeniably linked to climate change.

Frequently asked questions about the mountain pine beetle epidemic | Rocky Mountain Research Station

I'd suggest it's more likely a natural occurrence, just as forest fires are; to manage ecosystem diversity. There's only been forest inventory being done in the US since the 1950's.