Living With Wildfire: Voices from Butte County
The series will feature interviews with BCFSC Executive Director Taylor Nilsson, Assistant Director Connor Gilmartin, Director of Community Engagement Lauren de Terra, as well as representatives from Butte County organizations and communities. Topics will include indigenous land stewardship, prescribed burning, grazing cooperatives, Firewise USA, community preparedness, and the evolving landscape of fire safety in Butte County.
Living With Wildfire: Voices from Butte County
Episode 3: Four Legs Forward - Grazing For Change
On this episode of Living With Wildfire, we explore how grazing cooperatives are reducing wildfire risk and strengthening communities. Sarah Jo McDowell and Sarah Keiser share how goats, sheep, and cattle are being used to manage vegetation, improve soil health, and build resilience. Listeners will also learn about the Butte County Fire Safe Council’s Annual Paradise Grazing Festival and its role in showcasing these innovative practices.