Living and learning with fire, Joseph students participate in Smithsonian documentary on prescribed burning and land stewardship

Living and learning with fire, Joseph students participate in Smithsonian documentary on prescribed burning and land stewardship

JOSEPH – Though undoubtedly destructive, fire is a nonetheless common and, at times, beneficial element of many environments. Whether prescribed or naturally occurring, cycles of overgrowth and burning are common across forests in the Pacific Northwest. Like with any land management practice, adequate education and hands-on training are crucial to ensure the next generation of firefighters and foresters are adequately prepared. One group of stud…