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The whys and whats of wildfire
Monday, November 8, 2021 by Tai Moses
Luke Ball, the fire management environmental program coordinator for Austin Water’s Wildland Conservation Division, hosts the next edition of the popular Wild Neighbors Speaker Series. In his webinar, “Wildfire, Wildlands & You,” Ball will explore the strategies used by Balcones Canyonlands Preserve staff to reduce the risk of wildfire on the preserve. He will also discuss fire behavior and building community resilience as well as some of the essential actions Austinites can take to protect their homes in case of wildfire. Register in advance for the webinar. Friday, Nov. 12, noon-1 p.m.
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