documenting co-existence

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Every story is an environmental story. Understanding the natural world through the lens of deep ecology, biocentrism and anthropological forces allows us to understand ourselves.

Project
Prescribed fire campaign for Friends of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

Location
Marble Falls, Texas Hill Country

Timeframe
09/2024 - present

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Understanding the Burn Plan

In the heart of Central Texas, the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (BCNWR) stands as a sanctuary for native plants and wildlife, including the endangered golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo. To preserve these critical habitats, land managers at the Refuge employ an essential tool in their conservation arsenal: prescribed fires.

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Impact Infographics

A Lesson From the Doeskin Pavilion

Few phenomena captivate us like the paradox of fire. Both life-giving and destructive, fire has been used throughout history for warmth, cooking, and landscape management.

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Interview with the fire crew about the controlled fire preparation process and ecological impact.