Critics say California relies on outdated approach to fire prevention
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 01:00
in Earth & Climate
Some experts say the 'mosaic model,' which calls for cutting down old-growth plants, isn't workable for Southern California's chaparral-fueled fire areas.All his life, Thom Porter has seen the devastating effects of Southern California's particular brand of wildfire, whooshing across canyons fanned by the dreaded Santa Ana winds.