Tag: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
The Ins and Outs of Open Pile Burning
August 31st, 2018
A pile of vegetation after a resident improved their defensible space. Photograph courtesy of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. When maintaining or creating defensible space, property owners can end up…
Prepare for Wildfire – Pack a To-Go Bag
July 26th, 2018
Photograph Courtesy of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension My colleague shared her experience when a wildfire was approaching her community several years ago. “In the early morning hours, I woke…
Fireworks and Wildfire Preparedness
July 3rd, 2018
As July 4th approaches, it got me thinking of wildfire preparedness. Growing up in Nevada and celebrating Independence Day was about enjoying barbequed food with friends and family and settling…
Creative Methods to Reduce the Risk of Wildfire
May 30th, 2018
For two years now, a community leader in my neighborhood and I have wanted to reduce the risk of wildfire in our community. The problem was that many of the…
How you can improve Forest Health while Celebrating the Holidays
December 13th, 2017
An example of a white fir acting like a ladder fuel. Photograph courtesy of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Christmas tree hunting to me is a family affair, complete…
Five Lessons Learned Following the Caughlin Fire
November 17th, 2017
After the Caughlin Fire. Photograph Courtesy of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension I awoke to the smell of thick campfire-like smoke that had filtered into my bedroom. I jumped out…
Autumn Cheatgrass Management
October 24th, 2017
Cheatgrass emerging during the Fall. A concerned resident contacted me regarding cheatgrass control because of its high-fire hazard potential. He noticed that his cheatgrass had started to germinate, but wanted…
Preparing for Wildfire is More Than Evacuation and Defensible Space
September 19th, 2017
Having spent the majority of my life in Nevada, I’ve seen my share of wildfires. Growing up, I remember helping my father pick the weeds from the common area behind…
Are you Ember Aware?
August 29th, 2017
Working at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Living With Fire Program has altered my perception of the ember threat and proper defensible space. Just the other day, I approached my…