Modern California is about how to start fires—thru bad environment practices.
Indigenous Fire Practices (Pre-European Settlement)
• Indigenous peoples of California, such as the Miwok, Chumash, and Yurok, used fire as a tool for thousands of years.
• They practiced controlled burns to clear underbrush, promote the growth of useful plants, maintain grasslands, and reduce the risk of large-scale wildfires.
• These practices created a balanced fire regime that helped sustain ecosystems and reduced fuel loads.
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