There are a lot of good resources out there for folks wanting to learn more about fire or to get involved in good fire. Here are some of our favorites.
The College of DuPage Weather Pages are good for fast-loading weather visuals.
California Prescribed Burn Association
There are many prescribed burn associations just in California, and more across the United States. For Californians: get on the California Prescribed Burn Association website. You can search for an active group in a town near you. As of today, in 2022, there are 14 associations in California. Many of them do burns on the weekends, making it easier for the general public to participate. Here in our local PBA, in Butte County, we offer trainings in the early fall and then burn, conditions permitting, October through April. Come participate in your local burns, or start your own association if you don’t have one nearby. This website can help you start one. Come see what being a land steward is all about. (https://calpba.org/)
Map of Prescribed Burn Associations Throughout the US
This interactive map will direct you to the nearest PBA or regional prescribed burn councils
List of Prescribed Burning Videos–Representing Several Regions of the US
Can’t get enough about Good Fire? We understand. Here is another list of videos to watch.
Handout Simplifying the Good Fire Issues
Looking for some materials to convince yourself or others that prescribed fire is important? Check out this brochure, created in 2019, which has some great graphics, clear, concise science and lots of references if needed. WildfireForestResilience_2019
They “promote science-based management of fire and forests in California,” and they do it with a user-friendly website. If you want more information about what’s new in fire policy, or to hear about some actual projects moving forward, check out their site. https://firerestorationgroup.org/