There are very few places left in the world that aren't prone to wildfires. And that's not going to change anytime soon — in fact, under climate warming, the risk is increasing. So, we're all going to need to adapt.
Adrienne Edwards is a botanist, plant ecologist, garden designer, and environmental consultant, and a faculty lecturer at California State University, Chico. She is also the co-author, with Rachel Schleiger, of the new book, Firescaping Your Home: A Manual for Readiness in Wildfire Country.