Utah's Fire Ecology, with Linda Chappell

Veteran Utah fire ecologist Linda Milbury Chappell breaks down factors driving the explosive growth of the Cottonwood Fire: Utah’s rugged landscapes, and decades of drought, fuel buildup, and past management decisions. They explore historical fire ecology, fuels treatments, aspen restoration, wildlife impacts of large fires, and the tension between suppression and managed fire, offering hard-earned insights for anyone trying to understand Western megafires. Thanks to our sponsors: Deer Creek Resources - https://deercreekgis.com WATERAX - https://waterax.com FYREBX - https://fyrebx.com Wildfire Safety Systems - https://www.wildfiresafetysystems.com/ QTAC--https://qtacfire.com - Use checkout code 'The Lookout' for a free draft hose kit with any UTV or Pickup skid order! To learn more about your local Prescribed Burn Association, check out calpba.org. Join our Patreon for extra content!   / thelookout1   For Lookout Merch: https://ko-fi.com/thelookout/shop We are viewer-supported. You can become a monthly Patreon or PayPal subscriber or make a one-time donation on our website: https://the-lookout.org/