Spring is finally here and as the snowpack recedes, wildfire becomes a concern, especially before greenup. What’s the outlook for this year’s fire season and how much will standing, dead spruce affect it?
On this episode of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend checks in on prevention plans for the summer with Alaska Division of Forestry’s Tim Mowry and Norm McDonald to learn how residents can help protect property from wildfire.
Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
