Wednesday, April 26, 8:45-10:15 AM

Together with our partners, UC ANR is working to help Californians of all ages and their communities learn ways to mitigate, adapt to, and live with wildfire. Join presenters from diverse program areas as they share ways in which UC ANR fire science and extension programs are supporting policy, forest and wildland management, individual homeowners, and urban decision-makers in their efforts to reduce risks to property and ecosystems.

Moderated by:

Ricky Satomi, Forestry Advisor, UCCE Sutter-Yuba, Butte, Nevada

Speakers:

Are Less Irrigated Plants More Flammable?
Luca Carmignani, Fire Advisor, UCCE Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego

How Can Homes Survive Wildfire?
Yana Valachovic, Forest Advisor and County Director, UCCE Humboldt and Del Norte

How Do We Teach Youth About Wildfire?
Hannah Bird, Community Educator, Hopland REC

How Can We Promote Forest Resilience to Wildfire and Drought?
Ryan Tompkins, Forest and Natural Resources Advisor, UCCE Plumas, Sierra, and Lassen

How to Design and Maintain Fire-Smart Residential Landscapes
Mimi Enright, Program Manager, UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County & Community Food Systems