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VANCOUVER, Wash. — As a regional agriculture specialist for Washington State University Extension, Justin O’Dea focuses on helping farms near larger cities find their niche growing novel specialty crops for
Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 On the tail of a terrible year for wildland fires, an abnormally dry spring has heralded an early start to what could be a prolonged fire season in 2021. Forestry educators at Washington State University urge forest owners and residents to prepare. “Fire season is already underway,” said Sean Alexander, WSU Extension’s Northeast Washington Forester. “We’ve already seen hundreds of acres burn, and we are in no way, shape, or form in a good situation.” As of mid-May, 86 percent of Washington is abnormally dry, with more than 40 percent of the state in ...
Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 With fire season already beginning in parts of the West, Washington State University Extension Forestry experts say it’s never too late to take steps to protect your home and forests. Extension educators train landowners to safeguard their property by minimizing fuels in the forest and eliminating combustibles in the vicinity of the home. These methods can substantially lower risks from all but the most intense fires. Prepare zones of defense Prioritize the first 40 feet around your home, advises Sean Alexander, WSU Extension’s Northeast Washington Forester....