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Visiting a fuel break. Adjacent pines have been thinned for resin collection. Members of the Mosaic Project Team and me. From Left to Right: Álvaro Gómez, Óscar Conejero, Fernando Pulido, and Devii Rao. Photo by Daniel George.

Spain’s Innovative Approach to Fuels Management

July 6, 2023
By Devii R Rao
On May 22, 2023 I had the opportunity to spend the day with Fernando Pulido, professor of ecology and land management at the University of Extremadura, in Plasencia, Spain. He is also the director of Proyecto Mosaico (Mosaic Project).
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The burn bot unit burns and extinguishes vegetation in an enclosed, controlled environment.

Central Coast TREX a Big Success

June 23, 2023
By Devii R Rao
The Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association (CCPBA) is a project of UC Cooperative Extension San Benito County and the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County with funding from two CAL FIRE grants. We hosted our first prescribed fire training exchange (TREX) from June 3 - June 10, 2023.
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CA Climate-Smart Agriculture Survey for Ranchers

March 22, 2023
By Devii R Rao
California Ranchers: We invite you to participate in a survey about California ranchers' and farmers' concerns, perceptions, information, and education needs related to changing climate conditions and adaptation.
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