Firescaping and the Miyawaki Afforestation Method
Hosted by the SDASLA Climate Action Committee
Friday, February 9 @ 12 pm – Free Webinar
Register by February 8 to get Zoom Meeting Link
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Presenter – Dr. Trevor Maynard, Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineer with Extropy Research
We’re kicking off the new year with an engaging talk and an exciting project. Our featured discussion will delve into the dual topics of Firescaping and the Miyawaki Afforestation Method. The inspiration for this conversation arose during our exploration of the Miyawaki Method, promoted for its efficient approach to cultivating native, biodiverse forest ecosystems. This method involves densely and randomly planting all layers of a forest simultaneously, aligning with the natural succession stages of a forest.
Our talk will address how this method, originally developed in a temperate climate, can be adapted to our Mediterranean climate. We’ll explore where our fire regulations permit the establishment of such densely intermixed plantings. To kick off the discussion, Dr. Trevor Maynard, a Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineer with Extropy Research, will provide an overview of California’s current fire regulations and Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). He’ll offer insights into the evolution of these regulations and how our profession can contribute valuable input to regulators.
We invite you to set aside an hour on Friday, February 9, at noon to join us and actively participate in this enlightening conversation. RSVP at the following link and well send you the Zoom link: https://bpt.me/6205324
We are embarking on the exciting venture of planting a miniforest in the Miyawaki style based on the insights gathered from our talk. While we have a designated test site, we welcome suggestions for additional sites. The ideal location would be a neglected or underutilized urban area outside of a Very High FHSZ. We are also seeking a local user group or organization interested in partnering with us for the installation and maintenance of this project.
Your participation is key, so let’s come together and make a positive impact on our environment. Mark your calendar and join us to learn more.