Coast Range Radio
At Coast Range Radio, we interview folks who work to build just communities that provide for people and the natural world. We are particularly interested in the connections between Oregon’s forests, social justice, and the climate crisis.
Coast Range Radio is a radio show and podcast from the nonprofit conservation organization, the Coast Range Association. Located in Western Oregon, the Coast Range Association works to build just and sustainable communities that provide for people and the natural world. Our work focuses on the connections between Oregon’s forests, communities, and the climate crisis.
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The Fallacy of "Chainsaw Medicine" for Wildfire, with George Wuerthner, Part 2
Today’s show is the second part of a recent talk by conservationist and author, George Wuerthner, on the failures and fallacies of some of the ingrained beliefs around wildfires and wildfire suppression.
George Wuerthner is a well-known ecologist and author who has dedicated his career to studying and advocating for wilderness and wildlife conservation. He is the author of nearly 40 books on environmental issues and natural history, including co-authoring and editing “Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy”.
If you didn’t hear part one, I would really encourage you to go back and listen to that episode first if possible. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fallacy-of-chainsaw-medicine-for-wildfire/id1510457358?i=1000680034797
You can listen for free by searching for Coast Range Radio on any podcast app, or at the Coast Range Radio page of our website, coastrange.org. I love to hear your thoughts on the show, email me at michael@coastrange.org anytime!
Research Links/Show Notes:
George’s Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbWfIM5JA58
Stop Clearcutting CA: https://www.sierraclub.org/grassroots-network/stop-clearcutting-ca/resources#fpf
George’s book, Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy