Preparing for Fire Season

4.22.2022 –Tree ring scientist Tom Swetnam, professor emeritus at the University of Arizona, has studied forest ecology and fire regimes in the southwestern U.S. But Swetnam isn’t just peering into the distant past. He’s also working to thin trees on his own property, share knowledge with neighbors and help his local community understand how to keep their homes and neighborhoods safe.

Correspondent: Laura Paskus

Guest: Tom Swetnam, professor emeritus at the University of Arizona

For More Information:

NM State Forestry: Protecting your home from wildfire

NM State Forestry: Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones

Living with Fire: A Guide for the Homeowner (English)

Firewise USA: Residents Reducing Wildfire Risks (National Fire Protection Association)