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Show 4 - BLAZING TIMES - AUGUST 1993 same effect from chaining—getting rid of overly dominant piflon and juniper to Light on the Land encourage forage plants and grasses— DANGER . . . EXTREME HAZARD . . .NO OPEN FLAMES. Yes, we must be extremely careful with any situation that could even potentially start a the in Castle Valley. It is could be achieved with fire in many also important, however, to understand the important role fire plays in the natural world to the south of us in the La Sal mountains. Before the reign of Smokey the Bear, small, slow, sanitizing fires burned through some area of most mountains, including the La Sals, every five to fifteen years. Over 70 years of fire suppression has created a sorry and dangerous situation. When there are no small fires to burn dead material, a high level of fuel loading occurs, which means that when a fire does erupt it will be a conflagration rather than a balanced natural force. These sterilizing fires happened even before settlement times, since some areas were never touched by lighming. Fuels built up and were ignited by adjacent fires, but nature seemed to control the blazes. Periodic fires burned decadent sagebrush, making way for rejuvenated stands of grass. Pinon and juniper trees were also held in check with periodic destruction. Land managers who have spent time in the field note that the cases. Lodgepole pine tree seeds need the heat of fire to germinate. Instead of fire for germination, lodgepole pines are currently propagated in nurseries. Bad news, this time for taxpayers, is that this sometimes unnecessary fire suppression is incredibly expensive. All fire fighting crews receive hazard and overtime pay, as well they should, and the natural resources of the area. Many field officers also privately advocate the need for controlled burns, done in the spring or after autumn rains. The public’s reaction to con- trolled bums raging out of control and the pork barrel aspect of fire fighting make it difficult for innovative fire managers to get their ideas imple- mented. Even though controlled burns sometimes get out of hand, the longterm condition of a burned area may end up better than if it had not been burned—less expensive and destructive several businesses such as catering services exist solely to serve fire fighters. Often in the frenzy to put out the than chaining and far less dangerous than the excessive build up of dry, flames, damaging practices that would not be permitted for the general public woody debris. Although people hate to (such as camping in fragile meadows) lodgepole comeback is reported to be spectacular. Once again we are called are routinely employed Bulldozers create firelines parallel to major forest access road that could have served as adequate firelines. Sometimes large trees with minimum fire at the base are cut when a small amount of water from a backpack or a few shovelfuls of soil could extinguished the fire. Fortunately a new generation of fire management officers are calling for a lighter hand on the land: careful consideration of the possibility of letting some fires go for awhile, concentrating on containment rather than suppression, and paying more attention to the fire fighters’ effect on see a charred forest, Yellowstone’s upon to suspend our desire for immediate gratification, to understand longer cycles, and to respect the way nature managed the land before man arrived on the scene. It is my hope that as more people understand the need for careful burning in woodlands, more innovative fire managers will dare to consider its use a management tool. Fire is a tremendously complex entity demanding our uniquely human ability for discretion as well as our utmost respect and caution. —Melanie Allardale \\ Another View CVSR 1911 Moab, Utah 84532 (801) 259-5739 Ortho-Bionom in CV on October 2n Workshop to be held here 81' 3rd. Learn a new set of tools to use on yourself and with your family using specific body positioning techniques to stimulate the body’s self-corrective reflexes. Gentle movements and comfort- able positions will release pain and muscular holding patterns, promote expanded range of motion, and increase circulation without the use of force or manipulation.Ortho-Bionomy will also facilitate feelings of wholeness, self-acceptance, and inner calm.The techniques are easy to learn and pleasant to give and receive. The workshop will be given by Bettina Seidl, a registered instructor with the Society of Ortho—Bionomy international, who has studied and worked extensively with the founder, Dr.Arthur Lincoln Pauls. Cost of the workshop will depend on number of participants so call now if you are interested. "I 7580 or loan 5542 \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ ANN BENGE \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\ %/////////////////////////////////////////////////// Canyonlands Llamas |
