Forest Focus is an audio program about the National Forests in California. Episodes focus on issues such as ecological restoration, fire, recreation, law enforcement, tribal relations and much more. The show features specialists that work for the U.S. Forest Service and guests who provide other points of view on Forest Service issues.

Podcasts

Forest Focus Episode 2.

Fire Season 2009: Complete Podcast

June 17, 2009 In the second episode of Forest Focus, John Heil and John Miller of Pacific Southwest Region Public Affairs explore the subject of fire on the National Forests in California. Regional Forester Randy Moore, Director for Fire and Aviation Management Ed Hollenshead, San Bernardino National Forest — Forest Fuels Officer Dan Felix and Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshall for San Bernardino County Peter Brierty offer a variety of perspectives. (15:07)

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Episode 2 Segments

Photograph of Randy Moore standing outdoors.

Regional Forester Introduces Fire

Randy Moore gives an overall preview of the show including a brief synopsis of managing fire and relates his recent experiences with the Fire Safe Council in Talmadge, Calif. (1:53)

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Photograph of Ed Hollenshead.

Managing Fire on the National Forests in California

Region 5 Director for Fire and Aviation Management Ed Hollenshead discusses a variety of subjects which include making the forests fire resilient, hazardous fuels reduction, the rising costs of fighting fire, preparedness and smoke. (5:30)

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Photograph of Dan Felix.

Southern California Perspective—Living with Fire

San Bernardino National Forest: Forest Fuels Officer Dan Felix talks about emergency preparedness and progress in reducing the fire threat. (3:00)

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Photograph of Peter Brierty.

Southern California Perspective—Making Communities more Fire Resistant

Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshall for San Bernardino County Peter Brierty talks about how to make communities more fire resistant, the role of the Fire Safe Council, where the public gets its information on fire and evacuation plans. (3:59)

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