Fire Tender | Restorative Fire
Season 8
Episode 7
About the Episode
In the U.S., fire is seen as destructive. But for Native tribes like the Yurok, it is essential to life. Margo Robbins explains how reclaiming fire and bringing it back to the land is a method of fire suppression known as controlled burning and also reignites the growth of plants that are used to create everyday items like baskets.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 1m 44s
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