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 Pacific Northwest forests, social justice, and the climate crisis.
Coast Range Radio is an independent radio show and podcast hosted by Michael Gaskill. Michael is a lifelong rural Oregonian and climate justice organizer.
Coast Range Radio
Upending the Conventional Wisdom on the Role of Fire and Old-Growth in the PNW
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How did the majestic forests of the Pacific Northwest come to be?
That may seem like an esoteric question, but if we want to know how to protect and steward them as we enter the chaotic era of the climate crisis, it’s a question worth asking
New research by University of Oregon researcher James Johnston is upending a big part of the conventional wisdom around the key role fire plays in the lifecycle of our forests. James is an Assistant Research Professor in U of O’s Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and Environments.
This is a surprisingly fun and fascinating dive into the ecology and politics of forest stewardship on westside forests!
Special thanks to Beth Sheppard for co-hosting today's episode.
Show Notes:
https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecs2.70474
https://morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/breaking-trump-administration-orders