Founding Director, California Chaparral Institute
Environmental scientist and Founding Director of the California Chaparral Institute, an educational and scientific research institution based in Escondido
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Richard Halsey
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FROM Richard Halsey
Which Way, L.A.?
After the Station Fire Everybody knows that the Station Fire has burned over 242 square miles, fully one quarter of the Angeles National Forest, and it’s not over yet. It won’t be fully contained until next week, and fire crews are setting controlled burns to reduce fuel east of Mt. Wilson.
Which Way, L.A.?
Aftermath of the Fires While the Griffith Park fire is barely out and the Catalina fire is still burning , there’s already debate about the best means for restoration. The Catalina fire won’t be completely contained until tomorrow but residents are back in their homes and visitors are being welcomed .
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