A case for retreat in the age of fire
- Written by Emily E. Schlickman, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design, University of California, Davis
After the 2018 wildfire in Paradise, Calif., many fire-damaged homes were razed.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesWildfires in the American West are getting larger, more frequent and more severe. Although efforts are underway to create fire-adapted communities, it’s important to realize that we cannot simply design our way out of wildfire –...