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A case for retreat in the age of fire

  • Written by Emily E. Schlickman, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design, University of California, Davis
A case for retreat in the age of fireAfter the 2018 wildfire in Paradise, Calif., many fire-damaged homes were razed.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Wildfires in the American West are getting larger, more frequent and more severe. Although efforts are underway to create fire-adapted communities, it’s important to realize that we cannot simply design our way out of wildfire –...

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