Wildfire Season is Here
With Washington State experiencing significant record heat over the past week, this has created the opportunity for a devastating fire. … Continued
Fire Safety Friday: Extended Zone and Access
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing examples of how to prepare your home for a wildfire. For a … Continued
Fire Safety Friday: Tree Spacing and Placement
Since our post last week, wildfire risk has increased across the state, with unusually early fires in the Green Valley … Continued
Fire Safety Friday: Wildfire Preparedness Starts Now
Spring has sprung in earnest and we hope you are planning on getting outside and doing some work on improving … Continued
Fire Safety Friday: Assessing Risk
The past year has definitely been one that no one could have anticipated. Spring has come to Western Washington and … Continued
Wildfire Risk Reduction for Western Washington Homes
KCD’s Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Program Coordinator Matt Axe recently participated in WSU Extension Forestry’s Online Field Day. This hour-long … Continued
Wildfire Smoke Descends on Western Washington
The smoky haze hanging over Puget Sound blew in with strong winds from fires in Eastern Washington. These winds, paired … Continued
Video/Webinar: Managing Wildfire Risk
Earlier this month, KCD’s Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Program Coordinator Matt Axe hosted a webinar on “Managing Wildfire Risk to … Continued
Video: A Fire Safety Evaluation Walk
Matthew Axe walks us through conducting a Wildfire Safety Evaluation. View on YouTube KCD has expanded its rural forest health … Continued
KCD Forest Stewardship Staff to Present at Upcoming Events
What’s happening with our forests? Increasing tree mortality and fire risk are serious threats to health and safety, water quality, … Continued