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This is an encore of my popular wildfire in the west interview with Rick Halsey of the California Chaparral Institute.Don't worry, more great new episodes are coming.  Do you want to learn about bird migration forecasting? I’ve got you covered. And how about maximizing your nature observations when in the field? Covered again. And I have a bunch of other episodes and new projects in the works, too, from wild memes to beavers to mycelium - that confirms it! I’m really a fungi! Onto the encore of episode 9. And if you enjoy the topic of wildfire, also check episode #24 with Justin Angle.Rick Halsey is the author of “Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California”, and has a background in Environmental Studies, Anthropology, and Education, with degrees from University of California Santa Barbara and Cal State San Diego and UC Berkeley. He is the founder and director of the California Chaparral Institute, dedicated to preserving California’s chaparral through scientific research, nature education, and activism. Chaparral habitats are expansive and the most important habitat at the wildland/urban interface in California’s major cities. In this episode we discuss the myths and realities of wildfire. There are many eye opening insights that often get lost in our desire to have single, simple answers. That’s the theme of the episode - nuance. Causes and solutions vary by habitat and condition. And while we focus a lot on California, the principles apply to much of the west.We discuss the ecosystems of the west, their historical fire behaviors and how that history was determined through charcoal records and tree ring analysis. We discuss the fact that huge, hot fires are not necessarily unnatural, and why the “fuel build up” narrative is often untrue, and when it makes sense. And the dramatic increase in human caused ignitions, which often occur at the more unnatural and dangerous times of the season. We discuss indigenous fire management and application and simple solutions for people living in the wildland-urban interface.We also delve into Rick’s insights as an educator. His skill and dedication led to him receiving the McAuliffe Fellowship. Over the years he’s fine-tuned his delivery and we discuss his wonderful essay on his transformation from lecturer to the engage model.Full Notes Jack CohenKeith LombardoRick's BookCamp Fire Paradise, CA disasterSanta Rosa’s Coffey Park disasterStudy shows improved hospital recovery for park-facing patientsSanta Monica NRA wildfire chaparral resourcesABA Podcast Steve Maguire’s high school ornithology classThe Nature Fix – Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative – Support the show

This is an encore of my popular wildfire in the west interview with Rick Halsey of the California Chaparral Institute. Don't worry, more great new episodes are coming.  Do you want to learn about bird migration forecasting? I’ve got you covered. And how about maximizing your nature observations when in the field? Covered again. And I have a bunch of other episodes and new projects in the works, too, from wild memes to beavers to mycelium - that confirms it! I’m really a fungi! Onto the encore of episode 9. And if you enjoy the topic of wildfire, also check <a href="https://podcast.naturesarchive.com/2021/07/12/fireline/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode #24 with Justin Angle</a>.Rick Halsey is the author of “<a href="https://amzn.to/3hPNoY2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California</a>”, and has a background in Environmental Studies, Anthropology, and Education, with degrees from University of California Santa Barbara and Cal State San Diego and UC Berkeley. He is the founder and director of the<a href="https://www.californiachaparral.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> California Chaparral Institute</a>, dedicated to preserving California’s chaparral through scientific research, nature education, and activism. Chaparral habitats are expansive and the most important habitat at the wildland/urban interface in California’s major cities. In this episode we discuss the myths and realities of wildfire. There are many eye opening insights that often get lost in our desire to have single, simple answers. That’s the theme of the episode - nuance. Causes and solutions vary by habitat and condition. And while we focus a lot on California, the principles apply to much of the west.We discuss the ecosystems of the west, their historical fire behaviors and how that history was determined through charcoal records and tree ring analysis. We discuss the fact that huge, hot fires are not necessarily unnatural, and why the “fuel build up” narrative is often untrue, and when it makes sense. And the dramatic increase in human caused ignitions, which often occur at the more unnatural and dangerous times of the season. We discuss indigenous fire management and application and simple solutions for people living in the wildland-urban interface.We also delve into Rick’s insights as an educator. His skill and dedication led to him receiving the McAuliffe Fellowship. Over the years he’s fine-tuned his delivery and we discuss his wonderful <a href="https://www.californiachaparral.org/__static/f387f66f8df3c4ade59dbe685ce84693/the_first_ten_things_i_learned_in_the_wilderness.pdf?dl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">essay </a>on his transformation from lecturer to the engage model. <a href="https://podcast.naturesarchive.com/2021/10/25/halsey-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Notes</a> <a href="https://www.firelab.org/profile/cohen-jack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Cohen</a> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/rlc/southerncal/aboutus.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Lombardo</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3hPNoY2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rick's Book</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Fire_(2018)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camp Fire</a> Paradise, CA disaster <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/california-wildfires/article/In-Santa-Rosa-s-Coffey-Park-fears-that-a-14565715.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Santa Rosa’s Coffey Park</a> disaster <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/17043718_View_Through_a_Window_May_Influence_Recovery_from_Surgery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Study </a>shows improved hospital recovery for park-facing patients Santa Monica NRA <a href="https://www.nps.gov/samo/learn/management/firemanagement.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wildfire </a><a href="https://www.nps.gov/samo/learn/nature/chaparral.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chaparral resources</a> <a href="https://www.aba.org/my-so-called-lifer-ornithology-in-high-school-with-steve-maguire/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABA Podcast</a> Steve Maguire’s high school ornithology class <a href="https://amzn.to/3mOeClQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nature Fix – Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative</a> – <a href="https://www.patreon.com/naturesarchive" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Encore: Rick Halsey on Wildfire in the West and California's Chaparral

My guest today is noted wildfire and chaparral ecologist Rick Halsey. Rick authored the book “Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California”, and has given countless talks on the subject. Rick has a background in Environmental Studies, Anthropology, and Education, with degrees from University of California Santa Barbara and Cal State San Diego and UC Berkeley. In this episode we discuss the myths and realities of wildfire. There are many eye opening insights that, even today, get lost in the political rhetoric. We discuss the ecosystems of the west and their natural fire behaviors and how those were determined through charcoal records and tree ring analysis, the surprising negative impacts of fuel removal and prescribed burns, how indigenous fire management techniques fit into the discussion, simple solutions at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) such as exterior sprinkler systems, and much more.In particular, we discuss the causes and factors leading to the Camp Fire that destroyed the town of Paradise, CA in 2018, the Yosemite Rim Fire, Oakland Hills Firestorm of 1991, and more. While we focus extensively on California, the principles discussed apply to much of the west.We take a few tangents in the discussion, including an insightful view of Rick’s education experience and approaches.As an educator, Rick was the recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship. Over the years he’s fine-tuned his delivery and has a wonderful essay on his transformation from lecturer to the engage model.Through the years, Rick has combined his educational skills and knowledge of ecology to focus on chaparral habitats - the most important habitat at the wildland/urban interface in California’s major cities. He is the founder and director of the California Chaparral Institute, which is dedicated to preserving what remains of California’s chaparral through scientific research, nature education, and activism. One of his quotes that really reflects his approach to nature education is "Our job as educators is not to convince everyone how smart we are. Our job is to convince people how smart they are.See Full Shows Notes at podcast.naturesarchive.comLinks to People, Events, and Resources Discussed:Keith Lombardo, Ph. D. Jack Cohen, Ph. D. California Chaparral Institute WASP exterior sprinklersSanta Monica National Recreation Area wildfire and chaparral resourcesFire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California - by Rick Halsey Santa Rosa's Coffey Park - a community burned by the Tubbs FireThe Rim Fire at Yosemite National ParkThe Nature Fix - Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative - by Florence WilliamsMusicFearless First and Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLoed, obtained from Support the show

My guest today is noted wildfire and chaparral ecologist Rick Halsey. Rick authored the book “<a href="https://amzn.to/3hPNoY2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California</a>”, and has given countless talks on the subject. Rick has a background in Environmental Studies, Anthropology, and Education, with degrees from University of California Santa Barbara and Cal State San Diego and UC Berkeley. In this episode we discuss the myths and realities of wildfire. There are many eye opening insights that, even today, get lost in the political rhetoric. We discuss the ecosystems of the west and their natural fire behaviors and how those were determined through charcoal records and tree ring analysis, the surprising negative impacts of fuel removal and prescribed burns, how indigenous fire management techniques fit into the discussion, simple solutions at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) such as exterior sprinkler systems, and much more. In particular, we discuss the causes and factors leading to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Fire_(2018)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camp Fire</a> that destroyed the town of Paradise, CA in 2018, the Yosemite Rim Fire, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_firestorm_of_1991" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oakland Hills Firestorm of 1991</a>, and more. While we focus extensively on California, the principles discussed apply to much of the west.We take a few tangents in the discussion, including an insightful view of Rick’s education experience and approaches.As an educator, Rick was the recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship. Over the years he’s fine-tuned his delivery and has a wonderful essay on his <a href="https://www.californiachaparral.org/__static/f387f66f8df3c4ade59dbe685ce84693/the_first_ten_things_i_learned_in_the_wilderness.pdf?dl=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transformation from lecturer to the engage model</a>.Through the years, Rick has combined his educational skills and knowledge of ecology to focus on chaparral habitats - the most important habitat at the wildland/urban interface in California’s major cities. He is the founder and director of the <a href="https://www.californiachaparral.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">California Chaparral Institute</a>, which is dedicated to preserving what remains of California’s chaparral through scientific research, nature education, and activism. One of his quotes that really reflects his approach to nature education is "Our job as educators is not to convince everyone how smart we are. Our job is to convince people how smart they are. See Full Shows Notes at <a href="https://podcast.naturesarchive.com/2020/11/10/halsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast.naturesarchive.com</a> Links to People, Events, and Resources Discussed: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/rlc/southerncal/aboutus.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Lombardo, Ph. D</a>. <a href="https://www.firelab.org/profile/cohen-jack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Cohen, Ph. D.</a> <a href="https://www.californiachaparral.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">California Chaparral Institute</a> WASP exterior sprinklers Santa Monica National Recreation Area <a href="https://www.nps.gov/samo/learn/management/firemanagement.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wildfire </a>and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/samo/learn/nature/chaparral.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chaparral resources</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3hPNoY2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California</a> - by Rick Halsey <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/california-wildfires/article/In-Santa-Rosa-s-Coffey-Park-fears-that-a-14565715.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Santa Rosa's Coffey Park</a> - a community burned by the Tubbs Fire <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rim_Fire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Rim Fire at Yosemite National Park</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3mOeClQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nature Fix - Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative</a> - by Florence WilliamsMusic Fearless First and Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLoed, obtained from <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/naturesarchive" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

#9: Rick Halsey - Wildfire Ecology in the Chaparral and the American West

Erik Ohlsen

Fire &amp; Ice Pt I with guests Erik Ohlsen, Permaculture Designer, Ecologist, and Author, and Rick Halsey, Naturalist and Author with The California Chaparral Institute. In this episode we’re learning about Fire Ecology. What are cycles of fire? Indigenous knowledge of fire cycles, can show us how to alter our behavior to reduce both the intensity and the impact of fires. We’ll also explore how climate change is part of the equation. • The Erik Ohlsen interview in the podcast is half of the full interview. Hear the full Erik Ohlsen interview here. Music by: Jefferson Airplane, The Blood Oranges, Buffy Sainte-Marie, John Trudell, Emily Baker, Fleetwood Mac, and Mary Chapin Carpenter. The post Fire &amp; Ice Pt I – Erik Ohlsen and Rick Halsey, Fire Ecology, Permaculture, Indigenous Wisdom appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Fire &amp; Ice Pt I with guests <a href="https://erikohlsen.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Erik Ohlsen</a>, <a href="http://www.permacultureartisans.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Permaculture Designer,</a> Ecologist, and Author, and <a href="https://interwork.sdsu.edu/fire/RickHalsey.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rick Halsey</a>, Naturalist and Author with <a href="http://www.californiachaparral.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The California Chaparral Institute</a>. In this episode we’re learning about Fire Ecology. What are cycles of fire? Indigenous knowledge of fire cycles, can show us how to alter our behavior to reduce both the intensity and the impact of fires. We’ll also explore how climate change is part of the equation. • The Erik Ohlsen interview in the podcast is half of the full interview. Hear the full Erik Ohlsen interview <a href="https://paradigms.bz/Episodes/ErikOhlsen.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Music by: <a href="https://jeffersonairplane.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jefferson Airplane</a>, <a href="https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-blood-oranges-mn0000052749" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Blood Oranges</a>, <a href="http://buffysainte-marie.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buffy Sainte-Marie</a>, <a href="https://www.johntrudell.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John Trudell</a>, <a href="http://www.emilybakermusic.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Baker</a>, <a href="https://www.fleetwoodmac.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fleetwood Mac</a>, and <a href="https://www.marychapincarpenter.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Chapin Carpenter</a>. The post <a href="https://paradigms.life/2019/fire-erik-ohlsen-and-rick-halsey-fire-ecology-permaculture-indigenous-wisdom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire &amp; Ice Pt I – Erik Ohlsen and Rick Halsey, Fire Ecology, Permaculture, Indigenous Wisdom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://paradigms.life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paradigms Podcast</a>.

Fire & Ice Pt I – Erik Ohlsen and Rick Halsey, Fire Ecology, Permaculture, Indigenous Wisdom