The Managing Wildfires Using A Centuries-Old Indigenous Practice podcast episode is produced by Science Friday and WNYC Studios. This article is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories from public radio stations across the United States. This story, by Murphy Woodhouse, was originally published by Boise State Public Radio.

Through the practice of cultural burning, or “Good Fire,” Indigenous communities create the ideal conditions for fire-adapted plants like willow and sedge to thrive - resources that are deeply valuable to California Native basket weaving traditions. read to learn more and access some great resources!

This virtual webinar recording is for natural and cultural resource managers, especially from Tribal Nations in the southern United States.

Read this fact sheet before working with indigenous peoples and communities to ensure your project is ethical and successful.

The Climate and Wildfire Institute has created an interactive website to educate on the importance of intentional fire, including cultural fire and prescribed burns.