Some really nice posts on Twitter under the hashtag #OSCFires came out of the panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Palladini <a href="https://twitter.com/NapaLandTrust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NapaLandTrust</a>, 4 of their preserves burned. Much to do before they can open back up the public, currently working on recovery, safety. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSCFires?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OSCFires</a> <a href="https://t.co/xYicdnDlGw">pic.twitter.com/xYicdnDlGw</a></p>— Alison Young (@alisonkestrel) <a href="https://twitter.com/alisonkestrel/status/931239203773456384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2017</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Palladini from <a href="https://twitter.com/NapaLandTrust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NapaLandTrust</a> lost trail infrastructure-signage, maps, wooden stairs need to ensure people will be safe before opening reserves <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSCFires?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OSCFires</a></p>— Dr. Rebecca Johnson (@RebaFay) <a href="https://twitter.com/RebaFay/status/931238665811980288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2017</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"As recently as just last week, we still had burning roots and tree stumps flaring up." Visitor safety has been a top concern at the preserves. <a href="https://twitter.com/NapaLandTrust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NapaLandTrust</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSCFires?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OSCFires</a></p>— Open Space Council (@BA_OpenSpace) <a href="https://twitter.com/BA_OpenSpace/status/931238585658830848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2017</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Less than a month out and nature is showing signs of recovery. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSCFires?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OSCFires</a> <a href="https://t.co/UueaYhS21M">pic.twitter.com/UueaYhS21M</a></p>— gettingtoresilience (@Get2Resilience) <a href="https://twitter.com/Get2Resilience/status/931241290246656000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2017</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Palladini of <a href="https://twitter.com/NapaLandTrust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NapaLandTrust</a> shares the Napa perspective. Many of their preserves and conservation easements burned. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSCFires?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OSCFires</a></p>— Bruce Hartsough (@bhartsough) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhartsough/status/931238181139202048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2017</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some of the scientific questions about fire <a href="https://twitter.com/pwpreserve?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pwpreserve</a> hopes to answer using their long-term plots, installed sensors, & remote sensing. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSCFires?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OSCFires</a> <a href="https://t.co/8cNVskIM0Q">pic.twitter.com/8cNVskIM0Q</a></p>— Alison Young (@alisonkestrel) <a href="https://twitter.com/alisonkestrel/status/931247543513579520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2017</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2000 acres in <a href="https://twitter.com/SonomaLandTrust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SonomaLandTrust</a> easement burned. Once they knew everyone was safe, they started collecting data & helping w/ restoration & rebuilding <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSCFires?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OSCFires</a> <a href="https://t.co/tfeuy8OyS3">pic.twitter.com/tfeuy8OyS3</a></p>— Dr. Rebecca Johnson (@RebaFay) <a href="https://twitter.com/RebaFay/status/931236494475329536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2017</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The ever resilient (& adorable) banana slug after the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/north?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#north</a> bay fires. This is from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Napa?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Napa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NapaLandTrust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NapaLandTrust</a> but reminds us <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/goslugs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#goslugs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSCFires?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OSCFires</a> <a href="https://t.co/1OKXxLcWWU">pic.twitter.com/1OKXxLcWWU</a></p>— Dr. Rebecca Johnson (@RebaFay) <a href="https://twitter.com/RebaFay/status/931240385854111744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2017</a></blockquote><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->
ORIGINAL POST:
Four times a year, the Bay Area Open Space Council brings together experts for timely discussions on land conservation.
This month, the council is hosting a panel discussion on the recent North Bay wildfires, with ecologists and land managers from several organizations (including the Land Trust) talking about the impacts of the fires on their protected land.
RSVP is required, so sign up now if you’re interested.
- When: Thursday, November 16, 2017 – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: David Brower Center – 2150 Allston Way, Berkely, CA 94704 (map)
- Cost: Free (normally $30) – RSVP required
Other organizations attending: Audubon Canyon Ranch; Pepperwood Foundation; Sonoma Land Trust; California State Parks; Sonoma County Open Space District.