by catherine | Nov 8, 2024 | Resources
Biochar is a preferred alternative to pile burning for vegetation management because it reduces smoke (and carbon emissions), increases soil and forest health, and reduces scarring on the forest floor. The best part is that it’s an easy modification to traditional...
by catherine | Oct 4, 2024 | Reduce Risk, Resources
Header Photo Credit: Ian Nelson Sonoma Ecology Center, Pepperwood, and Occidental Arts and Ecology Center recently launched a new, free in-depth online resource for Sonoma County land stewards. Tending the Land is a A website guide for anyone who plays a role in...
by catherine | Oct 4, 2024 | Emergency Prep
Got ten minutes? Set a timer and take ten to plan for the unexpected as you read on! Save these numbers… 1. Grab your phone and put these SoCo Alert numbers in your contacts as favorites (very important!), so they by-pass your DoNotDisturb setting at night...
by catherine | Sep 6, 2024 | Grants, Reduce Risk
What is a moonscape and is it important? What are your thoughts on “gorilla hair mulch”? Do you know if you’ve got “Ladder fuel” laying around your property? If only there were a Defensible Space guide that demystified the jargon and helped us understand...
by catherine | Aug 30, 2024 | Emergency Prep, Reduce Risk
Together they can make a world of difference in fire prevention. Did you know … When doing work outside on your land with mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, or other mechanical devices, placing a shovel and one gallon of water somewhere nearby can save you a lot of...
